Effective January 1, 2019, all new studies must be submitted through PittPRO, with the exception of sIRB protocols. Users are encouraged to submit through PittPRO effective immediately.
OSIRIS studies that are submitted prior to January 1, 2019 will be able to be reviewed through the OSIRIS system. OSIRIS studies in pre-submission after the January 1, 2019 effective date will be withdrawn and the system will no longer allow new studies to be opened as of that date. Refer to the chart below for timelines:
| Type of Submission | Date of Transition | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| New Exempt/Expedited (EE) | October 15, 2018 | EE projects in OSIRIS pre-submssion will be withdrawn and submission into PittPRO required |
| New Full Board (FB) | January 1, 2019 | FB projects in pre-submission will be withdrawn and submssion into PittPRO required |
| New Coordinating Centers and Data Coordinating Centers (CC/DCC) | January 1, 2019 | A new coordinating center application form is avalable in the A-Z Guidance. It addresses the unique responsiblities of CCs and DCCs. Upload the completed form in the Local Supporting Document Section in PittPRO |
| Emergency Use Requests (EU) | January 1, 2019 | All EU requests must be submitted through PittPRO. See the A-Z Guidance for instructions |
Reportable New Information (RNI)
| RNIs are to be submitted into the system where the study is approved | |
| OSIRIS Approved Studies | Spring - Summer 2019 | Study teams will receive instructions as to when existing studies in OSIRIS will be transition to PittPRO. (Note: ALL non-exempt approved studies will need to transition) |
| External Pathway Studies (EXT) | TBD | Studies for which the Pitt IRB has ceded review to an external IRB should continue to be submitted into OSIRIS |
| Exception Requests | Exception requests are to be submitted into the system where the study is approved |
Please contact askirb@pitt.edu with questions about submission