OUSD(P&R) HRPP: Leaders

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OUSD(P&R) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)

Leaders & Decision Makers Section

An activity is considered to be research involving human subjects when it meets both definitions:

Human subject means a living individual about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains
1. Data through intervention or interaction with the individual, or
2. Identifiable private information.
Research means a systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.

If your DoD institution is engaged in human subjects research activities then your institution falls under the purview of the DoD Human Research Protection Program (HRPP).

To learn more, select a topic of interest:

Background on DoD HRPP	DoD HRPP Program Oversight Organizational Chart	Understanding DoD/P&R Requirements
P&R Intramural & Extramural Approval Process	OUSD(P&R) Organizational Chart & HRPP Policies	Relevant Terminology

Background on DoD Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)

In 2004, the Office of the Director, Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E) evaluated the existing protections for human subjects and implemented changes within the Department. Most notably DDR&E created the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and delegated local oversight authority for protecting human subjects to DoD components.

This authority is vested in each component's ability to accept and issue assurances of compliance from their constituent institutions. Components with this authority include the Departments of Army, Navy, Air Force, and Under Secretary of Defense (Personal & Readiness).

For more information:

Human Research Protection Program Executive Summary: This presentation provides an overview and introduction to human research protection and the role the OUSD(P&R) HRPP to ensure approved research is conducted in accordance with rules and ethical guidelines to protect the rights and welfare of the participants, including Service members, employees , and their families.

Use this link to view some of the presentations from the first DoD-wide training day held on November 14, 2006.

DoD Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Oversight Organizational Chart

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