The HSPP developed and printed a wealth of human subjects brochures available to users online or hard copy by request. To request a brochure, contact the IRB Office or the OPRS. Below are brief descriptions and links to each brochure.

Guide to Human Subjects Research For USC Medical Students NEW!!
This booklet provides guidance for medical students who conduct biomedical, social and behavioral research or otherwise participate in research activities while at the Keck School of Medicine (KSOM).

Mentoring USC Student Researchers NEW!!
Mentoring is the social foundation of research. It is the mentor who has the potential to draw the best from the student by acting as an adviser, teacher, role model, motivational friend and supportive advocate. This booklet serves as a guide and overview of that process.

You Want to be an IRB Community Member...Now What?
This booklet guides IRB community members through the human subjects research process and helps them transition into a valuable members of the IRB committee. It can also serve as a great introduction for anybody new to human subjects research and the IRB.

Should I Participate in Research? Before deciding to participate in research, here are some things you NEED to know…
This brochure is aimed at potential research participants to assist them in their decision to participate in research. It is also available en Español: ¿Debería participar en una investigación?

Are You Conducting Research Using Human Subjects? A Guide for Investigators
This brochure is designed to guide Principal Investigators through the IRB process. It includes information on defining human subjects, the levels of IRB review, and informed consent requirements.

Is Your Project Human Subjects Research? A Guide for Investigators
This brochure is a guide for investigators to help them determine if their project is human subjects research. It offers not only definitions of human subjects research, but examples as well.

Making Sense of Human Subjects Research: A Student Guide
This comprehensive manual aids student with the IRB process. It provides information needed to understand the intricacies of human subjects research, a question-by-question explanation of the IRB application, and examples of exempt and expedited applications.

Are You a Faculty Advisor? The ABCs of Human Subjects Responsibilities
This brochure is for Faculty Advisors (FA) serving on student IRB projects. It provides a brief overview of the FA role and also includes tips for navigating the IRB process from the FA perspective.