Core Services & Administration Connecticut Children’s Research Institute is supported by an incredible team of administrators and research staff through our Clinical Trials Core, Human Research Protection Program (HRPP), Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP), and Research Operations & Development as well as other programs. Clinical Trials The Clinical Trials team supports investigators in advancing pediatric health care by partnering with external sponsors to conduct high quality multi-center and investigator-initiated trials. Human Research Protection Program The Human Research Protection Program is a comprehensive system to ensure the protection of human subjects participating in research. The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) provides invaluable tools to help guide and support the conduct of research with participants, including resources for obtaining informed consent and HIPAA authorization. Office for Sponsored Programs The Office for Sponsored Programs (OSP) supports the research community at Connecticut Children’s by facilitating the preparation, submission, and management of external funding. Research Operations & Development The Research Operations and Development team provides research support services Clicked Links to dive into more detail for each of the above offices: