1. Introduction to the USC Human Subjects Protection Program
University of Southern California Institutional Review Board

2. IRB 2 IRBs Complete application Health Sciences/Biomedical
University Park/Social Behavioral
Complete application
Language that can be understood by the reviewer/layperson
All information necessary for the reviewer to make a risk determination
All instruments used for the study
Consent/permission/assent documents
Recruitment Materials
All necessary additional information (e.g., Grant Application with budget detail, SOPs).
Turn around time
iStar
CITI 2

3. What is iStar?
Online system for submission, tracking and review of IRB applications
To generate a user account: istar.usc.edu
Click on “Login with USC NetID”
Participating IRBs: HSIRB, UP/SBIRB, CHLA

4. Registering for an iStar account
To register simply use the Login with USC Net ID function. You must have USC Shibboleth/Duo function. Otherwise you must register for an iStar account and once your USC NetID is activated, you should contact the iStar helpdesk to link your NetID to your account.

6. What is CITI (Online Human Subjects Education)?
CITI—Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative
Human Subjects Training Course (+ RCR and GCP)
Modules and quizzes on human subjects research ethics, principles, laws and regulations
Available 24/7 from any computer
Can access course multiple times
Both must be renewed every three years
USC CITI Helpdesk: or
USC CITI FAQs:

7. CITI Homepage: www.citiprogram.org

8. HIPAA
If you are accessing Protected Health Information (PHI) for your study, you are required to complete USC’s HIPAA Privacy Education Program
Currently, this is a one-time course requirement
All certificates are auto-populated into iStar the evening after completion. If your certificate is not auto-populated, contact the USC CITI Helpdesk.
Office of Compliance website:

9. HIPAA

10. HSR Resources OPRS/IRB Websites, booklets, videos:
Sample studies, consent templates / information sheets:
Federal Human Subjects Regulations

11. Who Can I Contact for Help?
USC IRB Contact Information
Phone: (323)
Address: 1640 Marengo Street
7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA
Website: