Revised Common Rule Resources

OHRP has compiled a list of helpful resources related to the revised Common Rule. The revised Rule is referred to as the "revised Common Rule," the "2018 Requirements," or the "2018 Rule."

Use the links below to access these resources. Additional resources will be added to this page as they become available.

Read the text of the revised Common Rule
Read about the revised Common Rule
Revised Common Rule Q&As

Draft guidance documents related to the revised Common Rule:

• Scholarly and Journalistic Activities Deemed Not to be Research: 2018 Requirements
• When Continuing Review Is Not Required During the 6-Month Delay Period
• Elimination of Institutional Review Board (IRB) Review of Research Applications and Proposals: 2018 Requirements