Human Studies Review Board
The Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) is a federal advisory committee that operates in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. § 10 . The HSRB is required by 40 CFR Part 26 to review and comment on all proposed and completed third-party research (i.e. ., research that is not conducted or sponsored by the Federal government) involving intentional human subject exposure that is subject to the coverage of EPA’s regulations (see subparts K-L).
The HSRB provides advice, information, and recommendations to EPA on issues related to scientific and ethical aspects of human subjects research. The major objectives of the HSRB are to provide advice and recommendations on: (1) Research proposals and protocols that include human subjects; and (2) reports of completed research with human subjects. The HSRB reports to the EPA Administrator through EPA's Human Subject Research Review Official (HSRRO).
HSRB Call for Nominations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking nominations for technical experts to serve on its Human Studies Review Board (HSRB). In this new recruitment effort, we are seeking members with expertise in the areas of toxicology, bioethics and statistics. Members may serve terms up to six years. Nominations are now open and will close May 30, 2025. Individuals and organizations can nominate themselves or others by completing the nomination form below.
2025 U.S. EPA Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) Nomination Form