Resources: For Accreditation - Metrics on HRPP Performance
Metrics on HRPP Performance
AAHRPP is pleased to present the current metrics for Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) performance. The metrics are based on feedback from a working group with
representatives from accredited organizations. AAHRPP provides these data to help research organizations, researchers,
sponsors, government agencies, and participants identify and support
high-performing practices for HRPPs.
These metrics are collected from Annual Reports, as well as Step 1 and Step 2 applications, submitted by accredited organizations. All the quantitative data were derived from the most recent reports by AAHRPP organizations.
The metrics include data about:
- the types of organizations accredited
- what regulations and guidelines organizations apply
- the number of active studies organizations have, including those reviewed by external IRBs/ECs
- types of funding that support research organizations conduct, review, or manage
- how many IRBs or ECs organizations support
- IRB/EC review times
- IRB/EC staffing
- audits of researchers and IRBs/ECs
- determinations of serious or continuing noncompliance and unanticipated problems
