Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
Our Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) consists of several components and operates under the auspices of the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP).
Office for Human Research Protections
The provides leadership in the protection of the rights, welfare, and well-being of subjects involved in research conducted or supported by the .
Federal-wide Assurance (FWA)
is the assurance of ʳɫ¹ÙÍø's compliance with the federal regulations for the protection of human subjects research, which the college renews every five years. Signing the FWA commits the institution to the terms of the FWA. Without an FWA, Davidson would be unable to receive funding from HHSʳɫ¹ÙÍø”.
Human Research Protections Program
There are five components which comprise the College's Human Research Protections Program, with each bearing organizational responsibility.
Institution
The Institution bears full responsibility for all research involving human subjects covered under its FWA, and ensures that the IRB has meeting space and sufficient staff to support the IRB's review and record-keeping duties.
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The IRB provides independent review of human subjects research, and ensures that the rights and welfare of human subjects are adequately protected.
Institutional Signatory Official
The Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) serves as the Institutional Signatory Official and assures compliance of the institution to the terms of the FWA.
Human Protections Administrator
The Director of the Office of Grants & Contracts serves as the primary contact person for human subjects protection issues.
Investigator
The research project investigator is responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of human research subjects and complying with all applicable provisions of the FWA.