Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # HRA Canada Promoting excellence in human research through accreditation ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.hracanada.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.hracanada.org/) - HRA Canada provides independent, bilingual accreditation services for Human Research Protection Programs (HRPPs). Achieve excellence in research participant pro... - [Accreditation Council](https://www.hracanada.org/accreditation-council/) - Accreditation Council Our Accreditation Council members are leaders in Canadian human research and are representative of the types of organizations applying for accreditation. The role of the Accreditation Council is to review accreditation applications, renewals and render decisions regarding accreditation. The Accreditation Council also ensures that the standards and requirements for accreditation reflect the current - [FAQs](https://www.hracanada.org/faqs/) - FAQs What is an HRPP? A Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is an organization-wide program composed of a network of interdependent entities that share the responsibility for Research Participant protection and interact in a system that promotes a culture of research integrity, quality, efficiency, accountability and evidenced-based practices. An HRPP can exist in any for-profit - [Accredited Organizations](https://www.hracanada.org/accredited-organizations/) - Accredited Organizations Congratulations to the following Canadian organizations who voluntarily achieved and maintained accreditation of their human research activities. Through accreditation, you have demonstrated that your organization has rigorous processes to safeguard research participants and produce reliable and credible data. HRPPs - Each HRPP conforms to National Standard of Canada CAN/DGSI 129 / HRSO-100.01 ethica - [Site Reviewers](https://www.hracanada.org/site-reviewers/) - Site Reviewers Our Site Reviewers are Canadian researchers, research ethicists, lawyers, and research administrators proficient in the field of expertise of the organizations applying for accreditation. They are chosen based on their knowledge, experience, professionalism and objectivity. Site Reviewers are not members of the management or administration of HRA Canada. Andria Bianchi BA (Hons.), MA, - [Normative and Informative References](https://www.hracanada.org/normative-and-informative-references/) - Normative and Informative References Normative and Informative References HRA Canada’s accreditation program is based on the standards developed by Human Research Standards Organization (HRSO). These standards were developed in direct accordance with the normative references listed below, all of which are publicly available. Informative references also aided in the conceptual understanding of the standards. Canadian - [Accreditation Standards](https://www.hracanada.org/accreditation-standards/) - Accreditation Standards Accreditation Standards HRA Canada’s accreditation program is rooted in the standards developed by Human Research Standards Organization (HRSO) and, therefore, incorporate all Canadian and relevant international normative references.HRSO is a Canadian, not-for-profit, standards development organization that develops standards of relevance to Canadians conducting, overseeing, and participating in human research. HRSO adheres to the - [Accreditation Advisory Board](https://www.hracanada.org/accreditation-advisory-board/) - Accreditation Advisory Board The HRA Canada Accreditation Advisory Board is composed of individuals who have made a historic and significant impact on research participant protection in our country. The Accreditation Advisory Board offers informed guidance to the Accreditation Council to ensure that its membership is balanced, its processes are transparent, and its decisions are well-founded. - [About](https://www.hracanada.org/about/) - Human Research Accreditation Canada (HRA Canada) is an independent, not-for-profit accrediting body for Canadian human research. - [Accreditation Process](https://www.hracanada.org/accreditation-process/) - Accreditation Process and Fees Initial Accreditation In preparation for accreditation, an applicant will review its current procedures and revise or create new procedures in order to conform to HRA Canada's accreditation standards. An Accreditation Manager is assigned to the Applicant in order to assist the applicant during this process. Various self-assessment tools are also available - [Executive](https://www.hracanada.org/executive/) - Executive Janice E. Parente, BSc, PhDPresident and CEO Read More Dr. Janice Parente completed both her PhD and Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Molecular Pharmacology, and proceeded to develop her skills at the Director level within global pharma before founding her first contract research organization (CRO) in 1992. During the ensuing years, Janice established her credentials as - [Ready for Accreditation](https://www.hracanada.org/ready-accreditation/) - Ready for Accreditation? Please complete this self-assessment questionnaire. We will contact you shortly with your results and tailored assistance. Your responses will be kept confidential and will be used to determine your organization’s readiness for HRPP Accreditation. Name Email Address Name of Organization A Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is an organization-wide program composed of - [Request an Accreditation Application Form](https://www.hracanada.org/application-request/) - Request an Accreditation Application Form Accreditation is a voluntary process. It confirms that an organization has made a commitment to continuous quality improvement and is accountable for all of its human research activities. By achieving and maintaining accreditation, an organization demonstrates that it has rigorous processes to safeguard research participants and that it produces reliable - [Contact](https://www.hracanada.org/contact/) - Contact You may contact us via submissions@hracanada.org or by completing the form below. First Name Last Name How should we contact you? choose your prefered method of communication * Email Telephone Email Phone What is the reason for contacting us? Subject Message File Upload This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy - [Research Participants](https://www.hracanada.org/research-participants/) - Research Participants Human research is a systematic, rigorous investigation designed to gather valuable information with the intention to increase our current understanding of mankind and the world around us. You may be solicited to become a research participant in all phases of your life, whether you are healthy or have a specific health condition, or - [Benefits of Accreditation](https://www.hracanada.org/benefits-of-accreditation/) - Accredited Organizations Benefits of Accreditation Human research accreditation is a voluntary process. It confirms that an organization has made a commitment to continuous quality improvement and is accountable for all of its human research activities. By achieving and maintaining accreditation, an organization demonstrates that it has rigorous processes to safeguard research participants and that it - [Why we built this](https://www.hracanada.org/why-we-built-this/) - Why we built this Why we built this One of the primary ethical justifications for conducting human research is to benefit society. Because human research seeks to understand something not yet known, participation in human research is not without risks. Given the fundamental importance of human research, society must ensure that research is conducted ethically, - [Accreditation Fees](https://www.hracanada.org/accreditation-fees/) - Accreditation Fees Initial Accreditation $15,000 Includes a 2-day site Assessment. Additional Site Reviewer time may be required for the Site Assessment. This additional time is billed by the hour. Annual Renewal: $4,000 Includes a 1-day site Assessment. Additional Site Reviewer time may be required for the Site Assessment. 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