Education, News & Events: Webinars

"Ask AAHRPP" is a live webinar opportunity to get your questions about accreditation answered by AAHRPP staff and special guests. "Ask AAHRPP" webinars spotlight each step in the accreditation process, such as conducting a self-assessment, putting together an accreditation application, how AAHRPP evaluates materials and practice, responding to reports and requests, and maintaining AAHRPP accreditation. 

Save the following dates for the remaining 2025 "Ask AAHRPP" webinars:

• Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 3:00 pm ET: Responding to the Draft Site Visit Report
• Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 3:00 pm ET: Understanding the Council on Accreditation Review
• Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 3:00pm ET: Responding to Council Review and Maintaining Accreditation

This webinar spotlights accredited organizations that excel in developing comprehensive researcher education programs to enhance the qualifications and expertise of individuals, from principal investigators to support staff to gain knowledge and skills required for ethical and scientifically sound research. Guided by Element I.1.E, these organizations deliver role-specific training and continuous evaluation that drive both participant protections and high-quality study outcomes.

At the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Identify key elements of a comprehensive researcher education program
• Demonstrate how strong education infrastructures not only advance participant protections but also contribute to more effective, ethically sound research practices.
• Outline core strategies accredited organizations use to build a culture of continuous learning and evaluation