The Office for the Protection of Research Subjects and the Office of Research and Scholarly Integrity will be offering online office hours to assist investigators preparing a protocol for first-time IRB review.
To schedule office hours, please review the schedule below. Email oprs@usc.edu to schedule Social Behavioral office hours or Kristen Grace (gracekri@usc.edu) to schedule Biomedical office hours with your first and second choice timeslot at least one week in advance. Be sure to attach a copy of the protocol in its current form. You will receive a calendar Zoom invite to join the virtual office hours within 24 hours. If you need more immediate assistance, email oprs@usc.edu with your request and reason for an expedited meeting.
Social Behavioral Hours for Review
Mondays 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Wednesdays 7:30am – 11:00am
Wednesdays 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Biomedical and Biorepository Hours for Review
Tuesdays 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Thursdays 11:00am – 2:00pm
Fridays 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Please note that dates/times for scheduling office hours are flexible.