University of Southern California

Human Subjects Policies and Procedures

The Human Subjects Protection Program (HSPP) Policies and Procedures (updated December 2012) provide guidance and information for investigators conducting all types of human subjects research. Please refer to these Policies and Procedures in the preparation and conduct of human subjects research.

• Recent Policy Changes
• Flexibility Policy (allows two year approval for certain non-risk, unfunded studies)

Our Policies and Procedures are periodically revised to keep current with changes to federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies and Good Clinical Practices (GCP). They are a dynamic resource and may change, so check back often for the latest updates.

As part of the Human Subjects Protection Program (HSPP), OPRS is committed to strengthening USC’s policies governing Human Subjects Research (HSR) and ensuring that these policies comply with the Federal Regulations for the protection of human subjects (HHS OHRP/ FDA).

Additional USC Policies Relevant to Human Subjects Research:

• Flexibility Coalition
• Policy on Scientific Misconduct
• Conflict of Interest in Research Policy
• USC Research Committees
• Policy Concerning Human Subjects Research at the Dana & David Dornsife Imaging Center
• Policy Regarding Relationships with Industry