HRPP Newsletter

We heard you!  NR / NHSR Self-Certification Tool 

May 18, 2026

The IRB Office is piloting a new tool for Not Research (NR) / Not Human Subjects Research (NHSR) Self-Certification.

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Bots and Survey Responses

May 18, 2026

The rapid increase in bots makes it crucial for researchers to remain diligent and develop quality attention checks to identify fraud, while still being mindful not to overburden actual human participants. This post includes some suggestions for researchers who wish to collect data online.

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Guidance: Linking Funding Between ARROW & RAMP 

May 18, 2026

Study teams often ask how to link funding between ARROW and RAMP. IRB guidance provides step-by-step instructions for the process.

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Coming Soon: Guidance on Participants with Disabilities – Survey reminder

May 18, 2026

The IRB Office is working on guidance for study teams about including people with disabilities in research. If you have techniques for or experiences including people from these populations as participants in research studies, we’d love to hear from you! If you took the survey last month, please re-take it.

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PAM note: Ensure Continued Access to Study Documents and Data 

May 18, 2026

Graduation and the end of the school year often lead to study staff turnover. Take the time now to ensure data and study documents are not lost during transitions.

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