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Research Ethics Resources

Office for Human Research Protections Research Ethics Video Series

PRIM&R is pleased to partner with the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) to provide free access to a series of educational videos on key topics in human research protections. OHRP, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ensures compliance with federal regulations designed to safeguard human subjects in research. This video series covers fundamental ethical and regulatory concepts that impact researchers, Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and institutions engaged in human subjects research. Each session, led by experts from OHRP, provides practical insights and guidance on compliance with the Common Rule (45 CFR 46) and other regulatory frameworks.
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Archive of SACHRP Committee Materials

The Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP) provided expert advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on complex issues related to the protection of human subjects in research. Its work helped shape national policies and practices to ensure ethical oversight and the safeguarding of individuals participating in research studies. Although SACHRP was officially terminated effective March 31, 2025, its legacy continues to influence the research oversight community. To support ongoing engagement with the Committee’s work and preserve access to its valuable contributions, PRIM&R is hosting this archive of publicly available SACHRP materials. By making these resources available, PRIM&R honors the Committee’s impact and continued guidance for professionals committed to advancing ethical research practices.
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Research Ethics Timeline

Explore the milestones that have shaped research ethics and oversight over the past century. PRIM&R’s Research Ethics Timeline traces pivotal moments—from landmark studies and regulatory reforms to the creation of global frameworks that continue to guide ethical research today. Designed as both a historical reference and educational resource, the timeline illustrates how lessons from the past inform the principles that protect participants and promote integrity in science.
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People and Perspectives

People & Perspectives is an online library featuring stories told by those who have been central figures during the development of the research ethics field in the United States, as well as those performing the essential work of advancing ethical research today. By bringing together reflections and recollections about the history of research ethics, People & Perspectives adds depth and nuance to the existing historical record and contributes to an ethical foundation for the future of the field. Explore the extensive library of stories in the People & Perspectives online collection.
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Research Ethics Reimagined Podcast

“Research Ethics Reimagined” is a podcast created by Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R), hosted by Ivy R. Tillman, PRIM&R's executive director. Here, we talk with scientists, researchers, bioethicists and some of the leading minds exploring new frontiers of science. This season, we are going examine research ethics in the 21st century -- and learn why it matters to you.
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PRIM&R Online Community Forums

People & Perspectives is an online library featuring stories told by those who have been central figures during the development of the research ethics field in the United States, as well as those performing the essential work of advancing ethical research today. By bringing together reflections and recollections about the history of research ethics, People & Perspectives adds depth and nuance to the existing historical record and contributes to an ethical foundation for the future of the field. Explore the extensive library of stories in the People & Perspectives online collection.
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Ampersand Conference Proceedings

The Ampersand: PRIMR24 Conference Proceedings captures key insights, discussions, and emerging themes from the 2024 PRIM&R Annual Conference. This special issue brings together session highlights, speaker reflections, and community perspectives on advancing ethical standards and public trust in research. Designed to extend learning beyond the conference, Ampersand offers a deeper look at the ideas shaping the future of research oversight, policy, and practice.
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Workload and Salary Survey

View annual benchmarks that track workplace trends across the research compliance community. PRIM&R’s Workload and Salary Surveys provide data-driven insights into staffing structures, compensation, and workload distribution within HRPPs, IACUCs, and related oversight programs. These reports help institutions evaluate equity, efficiency, and professional growth within research ethics and compliance roles.
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PRIM&R's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ)

Science is essential to the health and well-being of humans, non-human animals, and the environment. We believe that everyone must have fair and equitable access to the benefits of science. We are mindful of past and continuing inequities in people’s access to participating in and benefiting from science. Working to eliminate systemic injustices in the research endeavor is at the core of our mission to advance ethical research. It is integrated into our operations and our program offerings, which are designed to facilitate an expansive and dynamic understanding and implementation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within the broader research community. We believe that inclusion of a diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences is fundamental to the work of advancing ethical research. Our community is enriched by the differences among our staff, constituents, and partners, and we appreciate the intersectionality of the multiple visible and invisible dimensions of individual identity, which are shaped by lived experience and situational factors. We are cognizant that diversity, like all social constructs, evolves over time. We will continue to cultivate and sustain an environment of consciousness, inclusivity, accessibility, respect, humility, and openness to change in all that we do.
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