Fall 2025 Human Research Protection Program events
The UGA Protocol Assistance and Compliance Team (PACT) is excited to announce our fall 2025 workshop and office hours schedule.
IRB workshops
Join us for a presentation by the UGA Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) to learn more about human subjects research at UGA. Register by clicking the hyperlinked event at least 24 hours in advance. Registrants will receive an email reminder the day before the event. All workshops are held virtually via Zoom.
IRB Basics: Ethical principles, IRB process and requirements, and resources
An updated course including recent HRPP policy changes and more.
- Tuesday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
IRB Hot Topics: Principal investigator responsibilities and faculty mentorship
- Tuesday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
IRB office hours
Attend an IRB office hours session to talk with members of PACT to ask questions and get assistance with your IRB submission. Office hours are held virtually via Zoom and in-person. Register by clicking the hyperlinked event at least 24 hours in advance. Registrants will receive an email reminder the day before the event. Registration is not required for in-person office hours—just drop in!
Office hours (virtual via Zoom, or in-person at Tucker Hall Room 124)
- Tuesday, Aug. 26, noon-2 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 23, noon-2 p.m.
- Tuesday, Oct. 21, noon-2 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 18, noon-2 p.m.
These sessions are a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about the IRB process–faculty, students, and staff are all welcome. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.