An independent, non-profit accrediting body, AAHRPP uses a voluntary, peer-driven, educational model to ensure that HRPPs meet rigorous standards for quality and protection. 
Get Accredited
As the "gold seal," AAHRPP accreditation offers assurances—to research participants, researchers, sponsors, government regulators, and the general public—that an Organization's human research protection program (HRPP) is focused first and foremost on excellence. 
    
Maintain Accreditation
Accredited Organizations renew their accreditations three years after the initial accreditation and every five years thereafter, by performing the same self-assessment and gap analysis required for the initial accreditation application.
    
What's New
NOVEMBER 2025 HRPP INNOVATIONS WEBINAR
Register Now for the November 18, 2025 HRPP Innovations Webinar - "Innovative Practices by AAHRPP-Accredited Organizations: Participant/Community Outreach and Collaboration"DECEMBER 2025 ASK AAHRPP
Register for the December 2025 Ask AAHRPP Webinar: Responding to Council Review and Maintaining Accreditation2026 CONFERENCE
The 2026 Annual Conference Poster Portal is Now Open! Submit Your Poster Today!UPDATE - 2024 Metrics
2024 Metrics on HRPP Performance Now AvailableMeet the World of AAHRPP