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  • About Research Participation
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      • Why Have Regulations to Protect Research Participants?
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    • 2024 (Human Research with AI)
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Education & Outreach

The Division of Education and Development (DED) is committed to furthering OHRP’s mission to protect the rights and wellbeing of human subjects involved in research conducted or supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). DED conducts outreach and educational events, and provides educational materials to further this goal. 

DED's educational materials are intended for public use and distribution, and we invite you to use and share them freely. We welcome you to link to our materials from your website.

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About Research Participation

Find informative materials for members of the public who are considering research participation or interested in the topic.

Upcoming Educational Events

Find information on upcoming OHRP conferences, workshops, and other educational events.

Revised Common Rule

Access educational and informational resources about the revised Common Rule

Human Research Protection Training

OHRP offers a set of training modules about human research protections requirements. The modules provide information about the HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects in research, when the regulations apply to research, and IRB review.

Videos

Learn more about OHRP's past and upcoming Exploratory Workshops

Exploratory Workshop

Learn more about OHRP's past and upcoming Exploratory Workshops

Luminaries Lecture Series

Watch recorded lectures by esteemed professionals on important topics related to human research protections.

Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Resources

Get information about how OHRP works with local institutions to provide educational opportunities for IRB professionals, investigators, and others.

Educational Collaboration with OHRP

Get information about how OHRP works with local institutions to provide educational opportunities for IRB professionals, investigators, and others.

Education & Outreach Archived Materials

Find archived OHRP educational materials that have been available in the past and are maintained for reference.

Get a Web Button

Download and post a web button on your website to link to our About Research Participation resources for the general public.

Contact Us

Contact the Division of Education and Development for information about educational materials and opportunities.

Contact OHRP for questions about interpretation and application of the HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects in research, IRB review and processes, and other matters.

Content created by Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)
Content last reviewed March 21, 2025
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