Human Subjects

The University of South Alabama (USA) is committed to safeguarding the rights, safety, and well-being of all individuals participating in research. 

The USA Human Research Protections Program (HRPP) is an institution-wide framework designed to ensure full compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and institutional policies governing human subjects research. The HRPP provides the infrastructure, administrative oversight, and educational resources necessary to maintain the highest ethical standards across all research endeavors. 

As a core component of the HRPP, the USA Institutional Review Board (IRB) is responsible for the independent ethical review, approval, and ongoing oversight of research protocols. All research involving human subjects, regardless of funding source or risk level, must be submitted to the USA IRB for review and approval prior to initiating any study activities. Together with institutional officials, researchers, faculty, study staff, and compliance officials, the IRB works within the broader HRPP to uphold research integrity across campus and the USA Health Systems.

To plan your protocol submission, review the IRB Calendar on the right side of this page for upcoming meeting dates and submission deadlines. We encourage you to explore the content below for detailed guidance on our review processes and compliance requirements.

 

 

For Participants

IRB Calendar

Assurance & IRB Registration

USA IRB IORG Registration