OSIRIS is a web-based system for submitting a research application for review, so
access is available anytime from any location that has Internet access. Once you
enter your research study into OSIRIS, all designated reviewers will be granted
access to review, request changes, and to approve your application online.
OSIRIS enables you to check on the state of your application review process and
to identify who is currently reviewing or has completed reviewing your study. Note
that the IRB review will not occur until all required pre-IRB reviews have been
completed.
Link to OSIRIS
http://www.osiris.pitt.edu
Required Training to Obtain a Username and Password
All investigators and key personnel involved in Human Subject Research (including
Faculty Mentors) are required to complete specific research ethic courses using
the CITI training program. Only those individuals who have completed the required
training are permitted to access OSIRIS. The courses are designed for three user
groups: biomedical researcher (includes all health science students), social and
behavioral researcher, and undergraduate student researcher. At a minimum, all users
must complete courses in Human Subjects Protections and Responsible Conduct of Research.
Go to www.citi.pitt.edu for more information
and to access the courses. If you have any questions, email us at
irb@pitt.edu.
Instructional Documents (PDF Format)
Investigator Instructions (Revised: 11/26/2012)
Scientific
Reviewer Instructions (Revised: 11/29/2012)
Ancillary
Reviewer Instructions
Committee Member Instructions
Additional Information
If you wish to schedule an OSIRIS training session, please contact Patty Orndoff
at orndoffpa@upmc.edu.
OSIRIS Protocol Table of
Contents
OSIRIS Tip Archive - helpful hints compiled
from the IRB's weekly listbot messages
Training Video
This six minute training video will provide you with a broad overview of the basic
navigation skills to submit a new application. You will first be provided with instructions
to initiate a study using the PI role and then re-directed to create a new study
using the study coordinator role.
Training video for Primary Investigators