Human Research Application Portal
The Human Research Application Portal (HRAP) will replace HSERA as the the IRB online submission system in 2025. This page is intended to be a central hub for communications about HRAP launch, including town halls with Q&A, training sessions, and written reference materials for the new system. This page will continue to be updated as more information is released.
The IRB application system is undergoing a significant upgrade in 2025. The IRB will launch a new system, the Human Research Application Portal (HRAP), to replace HSERA. This change in systems will make necessary upgrades for compliance requirements and provide a more user-friendly, efficient review experience.
Future written communications and town halls will provide critical information about migration of existing paper and HSERA protocols to the new system. Faculty and research staff attendance at town halls is strongly recommended to ensure awareness, provide feedback, and ensure a smooth transition.
Project Timeline
Townhalls
Townhalls will be open to the entire research community. Townhalls will have live Q&A and will be recorded for retrospective viewing. Townhalls will discuss the transition plan from HSERA to the new system, new policies and procedures being implemented with the new system launch, and improvements built into the new system.
Education
Education sessions will involve demonstrations of the new system functionality. These sessions will be recorded for retrospective viewing. System demonstrations will be separated and tailored to the following stakeholder groups: Research staff, Ancillary Committees and Research Administration Offices, and IRB Members and Chairs. IRB 101 sessions will also cover the major changes from HSERA to HRAP.
User Testing
The IRB is seeking volunteers from stakeholders to conduct user testing prior to launch. This is an excellent way to get hands-on system training. It will also help the IRB to identify any remaining system bugs and formulate FAQ guidance for the research community. The IRB Office will hold hybrid UAT session(s) in the Franklin Conference Room at 3600 Civic Center Blvd. 9th Floor and on Zoom.
Recorded Sessions
Written Resources
New System Improvements
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