Human Research Protection Program

In SECNAVINST 3900.39D, dated 6 November 2006, the Secretary of the Navy delegated the sole authority and responsibility for execution and oversight of the DON Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) to the Surgeon General of the Navy (SG). The SG's authority applies to all human subject research conducted by naval activities or personnel, involving naval military personnel or DON employees as research subjects, or supported by naval activities through any agreement, regardless of the source of funding, funding appropriation, the nature of support, performance site, or security classification.

Mission

The mission of DON HRPP is to ensure the provision of ethical treatment of human subjects in DON research by promoting adherence to ethical principles, laws, regulations and policies for the protection of human subjects.

Vision

DON HRPP is a world-class research protection program, dedicated to preserving the rights and protecting the welfare of human subjects in the Navy and Marine Corps supported research.