HRPP and IRB Office *Closed during Winter Break*
| The VCU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP/IRB) office will be closed for the holidays beginning December 22, 2025, and will resume operations on Monday, January 5, 2026. PLEASE NOTE: Investigators remain responsible for reporting to the IRB any unanticipated problems involving risk to subjects or others that occur during this time. With the exception of urgent reports for unanticipated problems or other emergencies, the office will not process submissions during the break, nor will the IRB Committee convene. For guidance on reporting requirements, please refer to HRP-103 Investigator Manual. https://research.vcu.edu/integrity-and-compliance/rsp/hrpp-irb/hrpp-policies-and-guidance/ Submit required reports via VIRBS: VIRBs. If you need to urgently reach the HRPP during the break, our on-call staff will monitor the HRPP emergency phone line (804-828-0868) and main email account (hrpp@vcu.edu). A response may take up to 24 hours. |
| HRPP Office Hours – Canceled the during the Winter Break |
| The VCU HRPP Office hours are canceled for the Winter Break: 12/22/25 – 1/11/26.HRPP office hours will resume on January 12, 2026. Reminder: Drop In Office hours are usually conducted three times a week. See HRPP blog postings for details. Mondays – Virtual office hours (3pm – 5 pm) Tuesday – VCU Medical Center Wright Center (11 am – 1pm) Thursday – Monroe Park Campus (11am – 1 pm) |