Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP) Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP) is a Washington, DC–based nonprofit organization that accredits human research protection programs. It operates through a voluntary, peer-driven model that assesses whether HRPPs meet rigorous standards for quality and protection, requiring evidence from policies, procedures, and practices to demonstrate commitment to ethical and scientifically sound research and continuous improvement. By granting accreditation as a “gold seal,” AAHRPP provides assurances to research participants, researchers, sponsors, regulators, and the public that the HRPP prioritizes excellence in oversight of human subjects research. The organization serves the broader research ecosystem by defining and upholding standards within the non-profit sector that focuses on protecting participants and improving research practices.