The Ohio State University is dedicated to protecting the rights, welfare, and safety of its research participants. The university encourages any person acting in good faith to report suspected or actual wrongful conduct (whether arising from action or omission) associated with human subjects research.

Concerns may be reported to the IRBs through the Office of Responsible Research Practices (ORRP) by phone, email or written correspondence. Anonymous reports may also be filed using the Anonymous Reporting Line telephone or Internet service (managed by EthicsPoint).

Contact Methods

Telephone

ORRP (Mon-Fri)
(614) 688-8457
(800) 678-6251

Anonymous Reporting Line (24-hr)
(866) 294-9350

Internet

Anonymous Reporting Line

Email

hsconcerns@osu.edu

Written Correspondence

Institutional Review Board
c/o Office of Responsible Research Practices
300 Research Administration Building
1960 Kenny Road
Columbus, OH 43210

Additional Information

• OSU Human Research Protection Program Policies
• Office of Human Resources Whistleblower Policy 1.40
• Office of Research Integrity Whistleblower’s Bill of Rights