The Hunter College Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and fifteen other Federal Departments and Agencies have issued final revisions to the Common Rule, which is the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects. The changes went into effect on January 21, 2019. These changes to the federal policy have resulted in a number of changes to CUNY HRPP policies and procedures, as well the CUNY IRB application submitted via IDEATE. CUNY HRPP Policies & Procedures, and templates have been updated where appropriate. More information can be found on our 'News' web-page.
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the Protection of Human Research Participants is an independent compliance committee mandated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). (See Title 45 Part 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations). The role of the IRB is to protect the rights and welfare of persons recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of Hunter College. The IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications, or disapprove all research activities that fall within its jurisdiction as specified by both the federal regulations and institutional policy. Research that has been reviewed and approved by the IRB may be subject to review and disapproval by officials of the institution. However, those officials may not approve research if it has been disapproved by the IRB. Research that has been reviewed and approved by the IRB is subject to continuing IRB review and must be re-evaluated at least annually, or more frequently if specified by the IRB.
As of Fall 2011, CUNY began a reorganization of its oversight of human subject research activities. The IRBs throughout every CUNY campus, including Hunter College were dissolved into two University-Integrated (UI) IRBs composed of faculty members from various departments, schools and centers of CUNY, as well as several community members. The UI IRBs are responsible for the review of all CUNY human subject research that require review by a full-board committee. Hunter College is represented by faculty members, Dr. Jason Young and Dr. Howard Lune. Human Subject Research Determinations and Exempt reviews (from Hunter College faculty and students) will take place at the Hunter College HRPP Office.
To submit to the CUNY IRB, please log into Ideate (https://ideate.cuny.edu) using your CUNY Portal credentials. For additional guidance pelase refer to the "How to Apply" link on the left-hand navigation pane.
For questions, clarification or forms you may contact the Hunter College Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office at (212) 650-3053 or via email at hrpp@hunter.cuny.edu.
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