Upcoming Transition to Huron: Limited Protocol Submissions + Data Migration

Institutional Review Board

Human Research Protections (HRP)

 

Upcoming Transition to Huron: Limited Protocol Submissions + Data Migration

June 05, 2025

 

What is Happening

Huron IRB and hSCRO will launch on September 15, 2025.  In order to transition effectively, limited protocol submissions will begin on August 4, 2025 and run through September 14, 2025.

 

Limited Protocol Submissions

Beginning August 4, 2025 the UCI IRB will only allow certain submissions. This will allow additional time for HRP to clear their review queue, train on the new system and, importantly, the data migration process. 

 

Exceptions may be made based on how closely the application meets the below criteria.  Researchers who qualify will submit through the current process in KRP.  To obtain the passcode needed for submission, contact Beverley Alberola or Jessica Sheldon in HRP<> AFTER August 1, 2025.

 

The following table illustrates what submissions will and will not be allowed:

 

Not allowed during the limited submission period  

Allowed during the limited submission period  

New applications for non-therapeutic research with NO external sponsor (e.g., Dept. funds)

Red triangle with X

 

Self determination of IRB exemption

Red triangle with X

 

Self determination of non human subject research

Red triangle with X

 

New applications for therapeutic research

 

Checkbox Checked

New applications with external sponsor support (including pilot projects necessary to secure external sponsor funds)

 

Checkbox Checked

New applications required for a dissertation or thesis

 

Checkbox Checked

Amendments required to ensure subject safety or to enable subject treatment

 

Checkbox Checked

Continuing applications

 

Checkbox Checked

Closing applications

 

Checkbox Checked

Data Migration – Important Points!!

  • Only IRB and hSCRO approved protocols will migrate from KRP to Huron IRB
  • Unsubmitted drafts will be discarded.
  • Not yet approved applications will be discarded. 

Next Steps

  • If a protocol is currently under IRB review, work closely with the HRP and the IRB to finalize and approve the application prior to the launch and final data migration – prior to September 15, 2025.

 

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