Human Subjects Research Review Committee

PSU's Human Subjects Research Review Committee (HSRRC) provides independent determinations on methods, risks, benefits and rights involved in research involving human subjects. The HSRRC is responsible for reviewing and approving projects, conducted by both faculty and students alike, involving human subjects research.

Contact Us

Human Subjects Research Review Committee
Office of Research and Sponsored Projects
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207
503-725-4288 (1-877-480-4400)
503-725-3416 (fax)
hsrrc@lists.pdx.edu

Submission Deadlines and Meeting Dates

Please note that application submission deadlines below pertain only to those applications receiving a Full Committee review (i.e. greater than minimal risk and/or research with vulnerable populations as deemed by the HSRRC). Applications receiving either Expedited or Waived reviews will be sent to reviewers upon receipt by the HSRRC.

Applications to be reviewed by the Full Committee are due two weeks prior to the Committee's meeting date. Meeting dates are listed below.

Note: IRB#1 meets on the first Friday of each month. IRB#2 meets on the third Friday of each month.

Fall - Spring Terms 2009-10

  • October 2, 2009
  • October 16, 2009
  • November 6, 2009
  • November 20, 2009
  • December 4, 2009
  • December 18, 2009*
  • January 8, 2010*
  • January 15, 2010
  • February 5, 2010
  • February 19, 2010
  • March 5, 2010
  • March 19, 2010
  • April 2, 2010
  • April 16, 2010
  • May 7, 2010
  • May 21, 2010
  • June 4, 2010
  • June 18, 2010

Summer Term 2010
IRB meetings are tentatively scheduled once per month but are subject to change. Members are from both IRB #1 and #2 are invited.

  • July 16, 2010
  • August 20, 2010
  • September 17, 2010

Fall Term 2010

  • October 1, 2010
  • October 15, 2010
  • November 5, 2010
  • November 19, 2010
  • December 3, 2010
  • December 17, 2010
  • * Due to possible university closures and holidays, these dates are subject to change.