Research ethics and compliance support for IRBs, IACUCs, and research programs
Consulting, AAHRPP accreditation support, and experienced staffing for universities, academic medical centers, and research institutes. Serving clients since 2009.
Service Package Offerings
Compliance expertise that keeps budget in mind – fixed-cost, time-limited project packages with all-inclusive pricing and a clearly defined deliverable.
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Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
Engaging all stakeholders in the protection of human subjects — evaluation, development, or management of any aspect of your program.
Learn more about Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) →Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Build an IACUC from the ground up or strengthen existing processes — including embedded professionals, semi-annual reviews, and facility inspections.
Learn more about Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) →Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Our roots are in human research protections. Set-up, reliance management, process evaluation, compliance reviews, and temporary members or staff.
Learn more about Institutional Review Board (IRB) →Other Research Compliance
HIPAA, biosafety, conflicts of interest, research misconduct, international research, CAPA development, and federal agency reporting.
Learn more about Other Research Compliance →Research Administration/Operations
Contract review and negotiation, staffing models, infrastructure assessment, recruitment, and research billing compliance.
Learn more about Research Administration/Operations →Customized services and solutions
HRP prides itself on offering customized services and solutions to best meet the needs of each individual client. No matter the size of your organization, or the type of research you conduct, HRP can help.
AAHRPP Accreditation Services
Expert, hands-on support through every stage of accreditation and re-accreditation since 2009.
Learn more about AAHRPP Accreditation Services →Advisory Services
Off-the-shelf solutions rarely fit. We work alongside your team to build the right approach for your organization.
Learn more about Advisory Services →Program Evaluation
A comprehensive, unbiased external review of your research oversight programs and committees.
Learn more about Program Evaluation →Research AI & Training Services
Oversight frameworks and training for research involving AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies.
Learn more about Research AI & Training Services →Service Package Offerings
Fixed-cost packages with clear deliverables — focused, time-limited projects with all-inclusive pricing.
Learn more about Service Package Offerings →Support Services
Running a compliant research program takes more than a one-time fix — it takes ongoing support.
Learn more about Support Services →Fixed-cost packages, clear deliverables
Compliance expertise that keeps budget in mind — each package is a focused, time-limited project with all-inclusive pricing and a defined outcome.
Tier I — AI Training
Foundational AI training for your research community — a kickoff meeting, a 1.5-hour recorded session with an AI expert for unlimited attendees, a customized slide deck, and a follow-up Q&A meeting.
Tier II — AI Training
Everything in Tier I plus advanced training for IRB chairs and compliance staff, two slide decks, and a tailored AI checklist.
Start-up — IACUC Startup Kit
Two training sessions, charter and appointment-letter templates, a reviewer checklist, SOP templates, and an SOP development guideline.
IRB Review — Student Project
An IRB 101 webinar for students, exempt reviews, checklists and determination letters across a 5-month program.
Compliance Assessment — HRPP / IRB / IACUC
SOPs, checklists, templates, sample minutes and inspection records reviewed, plus 1–3 active projects and a summary report.
Checkup — IRB Reliance
Your reliance model mapped, two recent projects reviewed, a template policy and checklist, and an engagement report.
Compliance Review — SOP Essential
IRB SOPs measured against the Common Rule, FDA regulations and AAHRPP standards, with a written gap analysis.
Staffing — Short Term Staffing
Seasoned IRB professionals at 10 hours per week for 8 weeks, focused on backlog or incoming submissions.
Conflict of Interest — COI
COI policies, disclosure forms and review documentation reviewed, with observations and recommended action items.
Operational Effectiveness — Compliance Software
Workflows and submissions traced end to end against your SOPs, with stakeholder interviews and an alignment matrix.
IRB, IACUC & Research Administration
Specialized research compliance roles are hard to fill — and every vacancy brings backlogs, compliance risk, and the exhausting cycle of repeated searches. HRP provides experienced professionals who step in quickly and contribute immediately.
Temporary Staffing
Flexible engagements from a few months to several years, from front-line staff to program leadership.
- Staff turnover and incoming-staff training
- Parental leave and extended absences
- Backlog support for committees and programs
- Program growth and new IRB/IACUC launches
Embedded Professional Support
A seasoned professional who integrates with your team and operates as a trusted extension of your organization.
- Continuity and quality across complex demands
- Deep IRB, IACUC and research admin expertise
- No recruiting, hiring or onboarding delay
- Works alongside your employed staff
New Staff Onboarding
Structured onboarding and training by seasoned professionals, tailored to each new hire's background.
- Orientation to regulations, policies and SOPs
- Guided, hands-on training during review
- Paired reviews progressing to independence
- Coaching through the critical first months
What our clients say
“Engaging HRP was one of the best decisions we could have made for our program. Their expert assessment, combined with the efforts of their dedicated and professional staff, helped bring our HRPP to the next level.”
Research Compliance Director, Land Grant University“HRP has been a lifesaver for our turnaround times during staff turnover; access to consultant expertise and insights have been extremely helpful when onboarding new staff.”
Research Integrity Manager, Specialty Hospital“HRP Consulting Group helped us obtain our very first AAHRPP Accreditation and have continued working with us for all our re-accreditations. We were impressed how quickly they met our specific staffing needs with experienced professionals.”
Director, Human Research Protection Office & IRBs, R1 University“Their consultants are knowledgeable and current with best practice and regulatory changes. They promptly respond to our emails and phone calls, often within the same day.”
HRPP Director, State UniversityTeam Members
Meet the people behind HRP. Every team member abides by our Code of Ethics: participant protection first, independence always, and honest advice without exception.
Webinars & recordings
Recorded sessions from our consultants on the topics shaping research oversight.
HRP’s AI Fireside Chat
A practical session on classifying AI/ML studies, building IRB review frameworks, and where the regulatory pathways are still unsettled.
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