HRPP Newsletters

The newsletters linked below provide timely updates, guidance, and reminders from the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB). They are designed to help you stay informed about regulatory requirements, best practices, process changes, and resources that support the ethical and compliant conduct of human subjects research at Auburn University.  Each Newsletter is linked below along with a bulleted summary of the topics included. 

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Past Newsletters

View the April 2026 Newsletter
  • IRB Review Timelines – What Actually Drives Them
  • Before You Recruit, Survey, or Interview – Check with the IRB
  • Tips to Compare Versions of Submitted Documents
  • How to Access Built-In Help Text
  • Endeavor Library – Wealth of Resources

View the March 2026 Newsletter

  • Tips for Section 6.0 - Data and Specimen Banking (HRP 503 Protocol Template)
  • Tips for Section 19 – Data Management and Confidentiality (HRP 503 Protocol Template)
  • What to Expect During a Study Continuing Review
  • Tips for Responding to Modifications Required to Secure Approval
  • Tips to Submit Items in Endeavor

View the February 2026 Newsletter

  • Endeavor System Reminder Emails
  • Tips for Smooth IRB Submission
  • Tips for Updating Documents

View the January 2026 Newsletter

  • 2026 IRB Meeting Schedule
  • Tips for Responding to Clarification Requests

View the December 2025 Newsletter

  • AU HRPP/IRB Website Under Construction
  • GRAD 8200 Course
  • Waivers to Informed Consent Requirements
  • When to Indicate “Multi-Site” Research

View the November 2025 Newsletter

  • Guidance on When IRB Review is Required
  • Common Risks of Survey or Interview Research
  • Guidance on the Informed Consent Process
  • Guidance on the Consent Templates

View the October 2025 Newsletter

  • Tips to Maintain IRB Oversight
  • Privacy vs Confidentiality
  • Responsibilities of Faculty Advisor

View the September 2025 Newsletter

  • New Protocol Template
  • Endeavor Training Recording
  • Tips for Study Closure
  • Tips for Submitting Information Letters & Online Survey Materials

View the August 2025 Newsletter

  • Location of Endeavor Approval Stamp
  • Tips for Submitting Documents
  • Tips for Updating Documents

View the July 2025 Newsletter

  • Purpose of Research Protocol
  • Department Review
  • Registrar Review Process
  • Tips for Submitting an Updated Document

View the June 2025 Newsletter

  • Tips for Study Involving External Collaborator
  • Enhanced AU Registrar Review Process

View the May 2025 Newsletter

  • Tips for Minimal Risk Research and an Alternative Consent Process
  • Tips for Document Placement in Endeavor

View the March 2025 Newsletter

  • Investigator Manual Link
  • Guidance on Adding Department Ancillary Review
  • Announcement of 3-Year Determination Period for Exempt Studies
  • Guidance on “Submitting” protocol and using the "Update" Button 
  • Reminder to Submit all Documents in MS Word Format