U-M Human Research Protection Program

The University of Michigan Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is an institutional-wide program coordinated by the University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) and composed of the executive officers, research review committees, and other entities that are responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of participants in research conducted or reviewed by U-M.  The HRPP’s goals are to promote compliance with relevant legal requirements and ethical standards at all levels, while also addressing the needs and concerns of researchers and enhancing support of their endeavors.