Human Research Protection Program
Tara Smith, HRPP Coordinator
York College Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Office
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard - Room AC 2H05
Jamaica, NY 11451
Telephone: 718.262.2061
Fax: 718.262.2717
Email: Tsmith9@york.cuny.edu
University - Integrated IRB Member
Nicholas Grosskopf - Vice-Chair Board #1
Assistant Professor, Health and Physical Education
Telephone: 718-262-5117
Email: ngrosskopf@york.cuny.edu
York College - Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
The CUNY Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is responsible for the protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects in research projects conducted at CUNY or by CUNY faculty, staff and students and RF CUNY staff. The program provides oversight, administrative support and educational training to ensure that CUNY research complies with federal and State regulations, University policy and the highest ethical standards. The CUNY HRPP comprises of five (5) University Integrated Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and 19 on-site HRPP offices. Four (4) of the UI-IRBs conduct convened meetings and the fifth UI-IRB is dedicated to expedited review. The HRPP office conducts exempt reviews.
All CUNY colleges including York College has a HRPP office. This office is here to assist faculty, staff and students with applying relevant federal regulations and CUNY policies to their protocols to obtain approval.
Research Determination: Do I need HRPP/UI-IRB approval?
If a study is designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge, and if it involves obtaining information from or about living individuals, the project requires approval from either the HRPP or UI-IRB approval. For more information regarding research determinations please click here, Research Determination.
Training and Education
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, (CITI) is a comprehensive and informative set of modules that prepares researchers to exhibit ethical practices before and during their research. Successful completion of the CITI is required for all human subjects research, funded or not funded. All key personnel involved in the research are required to complete this certificate. The certificate is valid for three (3) years.
For more information please visit Training and Education.
To access Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, please click here: CITI
IRB Application Submission
If you are a first time user of IRB Net, please click here for Registration instructions.
To Create a New Study/Project and Submit in IRBNet, please use the IRB Net Researcher Manual.
When you are ready to submit your application, please go to IRB Net and submit your application to the York College HRPP office.
Checklist to assist you in submitting the Correct Forms
- Human Subject Research Determination Request: please submit the "Submission Form - Human Subject Research Determination" found in "Forms and Templates" section within IRBNet.
- New Exempt Study
- New Study
- Continuing Review Request
- Amendment Request
Submitting an Application to the Department of Education
Any person who wishes to conduct research at a New York City school site or gather information on or from its students or staff must obtain written approval from the NYC DOE IRB. The following NYC DOE materials are provided to guide CUNY researchers through the NYC DOE IRB review process.
- Guidelines for Conducting Research in New York City Public Schools
- NYC DOE IRB's Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
- "Research in NYC Public Schools" presentation by Mary C. Mattis, Chair, NYC DOE IRB
More Information
To obtain further information about the policies and procedures for the HRPP please visit the comprehensive CUNY website CUNY Office of Research Compliance or the links below for specific questions or concerns.
PI Qualifications and Responsibilities
Review Types and Processes
Informed Consent Process and Documentation
Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)
