AAHRPP Accreditation Services

Service overview

HRP provides expert, hands-on support to guide your organization through every stage of accreditation and re-accreditation — from self-evaluation to responding to the site visit report — helping you achieve a smoother, more efficient process with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations. We have supported organizations with their accreditation needs since 2009.

Expert guidance for a smoother process

Achieving AAHRPP accreditation is a significant milestone — but it doesn’t have to overwhelm your team or disrupt your operations. With deep experience across a wide range of research programs, we help you navigate the process efficiently, strengthen your HRPP, and approach accreditation with confidence. Our goal is simple: make the process more efficient, reduce burden on your staff, and position your program for success.

Evaluate and strengthen your program

We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your HRPP using AAHRPP’s evaluation instrument and our extensive experience to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.

• Gap analysis aligned with AAHRPP standards
• Review of policies, procedures and other written materials
• Review of minutes and a sampling of submissions/reviews
• Targeted recommendations to strengthen the program and align with standards

Develop a strong, submission-ready application

We can compile or assist your team with preparation of your Step 1 and Step 2 applications to ensure they are complete and assembled in accordance with AAHRPP expectations.

• Organize and refine application materials
• Map your documentation to AAHRPP’s standards
• Compile and format your application in accordance with AAHRPP requirements
• Respond to AAHRPP feedback

Prepare for the site visit with confidence

• Assessment of a sampling of minutes and submissions
• Site visit preparation guidance and tools
• Preparing additional materials for review
• Training sessions for interviewees
• Attendance at the exit interview to interpret feedback and get a head start on any actions needed when the site visit report arrives

Why organizations choose HRP

• A proven track record supporting initial accreditation and reaccreditation
• Hands-on, customized support tailored to your organization
• Experience across academic, healthcare, governmental agencies and research institutions
• Practical strategies that minimize disruption to daily operations
• In-depth understanding of AAHRPP standards and review processes, including insight into unwritten expectations