Guidance

Guidance on the conduct of human subjects research

The IU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Policies list the requirements for conducting human subjects research. The panels below offer useful information for meeting standards, policies, and regulations related to human subjects research. This guidance is not meant to be governing, it represents recommendations for conducting your research in a compliant manner. For questions regarding specific protocols, please contact the Human Subjects Office at irb@iu.edu.

For guidance on Data Management, including Data Management Plans (DMPs), review IU Guidance for the Management of Research Data.

Contact

The Indiana University Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) provides administrative support to all IU campuses and maintains physical offices in two locations, Indianapolis and Bloomington.

Indianapolis (Main):

Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
Office for Research Compliance
Indiana University
986 Indiana Avenue, 5th Floor
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
  • Phone: (317) 274-8289
  • Email: irb@iu.edu

Bloomington:

Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
Office for Research Compliance
Indiana University
509 E. Third St.
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
  • Phone: (812) 856-4242
  • Email: irb@iu.edu