Q&A
Studies that have closed or expired within <1 year of eIRB launch will be available in eIRB for you to reopen, as needed. If the study has been closed or...
Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Go to the eIRB menu and click on Search IRB Protocols. In the Filter Search panel, ensure that you check the box next to "Include Inactive." This ...
Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 10:59 AM
When a protocol is in an expired or completed state, the protocol is locked to further edits. Click Request in the Request to Reopen blue box at the top of ...
Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Please click here for a Department Chair Guide
Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Please click here for a Principal Investigator Guide
Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
HSERA will be accessible in a view-only format for one-year post-launch. You will be able to download documents as well. It is strongly encouraged that you ...
Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 8:38 PM
They will be migrated, but show up as inactive in eIRB. You should remove them before or after migration for accurate record keeping.
Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 8:39 PM
You may continue to use your legacy protocol number in study documents and cover letters. The system allows you to search by either the legacy or the new eI...
Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 8:36 PM
The IRB will reach out to teams managing sIRB studies and work with them to add relying study sites to eIRB before or at eIRB launch. The IRB will assist wi...
Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Email IRBCITISupport@lists.upenn.edu for support.
Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:14 AM