The HRPP Insider
Updates from the Human Research Protection Program serving Brown University, Brown University Health, and Care New England.
May 11, 2026
Approximately Two Weeks Until Huron IRB Go-Live
Important Reminder: Huron Registration Deadline for Health System Users
All health system users who require access to Huron IRB must complete registration by May 11 to avoid complications with the registration process. Huron Access and Registration page
If there is any possibility that you previously had a Brown ID (for example, as a former student, employee, or affiliate) and will need access to Huron, you should register now. Waiting until after migration may result in delays due to additional troubleshooting requirements.
Transition Timeline (Quick Reference)
As we approach go-live, please keep the following key dates in mind:
IRBNet is now closed to new submissions
All new project submissions must be submitted in Huron IRB
May 12: Final data pull from IRBNet
May 20 (evening): Data loaded into Huron IRB
May 21: Migrated studies go live in Huron IRB
If you have an urgent review or submission need related to an existing IRBNet study after May 4, please contact the HRPP team directly for guidance and assistance at IRB@brown.edu.
We appreciate everyone’s patience, flexibility, and collaboration as we move through the final transition period.
Data Migration Update
The migration process remains on track for May 21 go-live.
What will migrate:
Only active projects
Project-level information only, including:
Basic study information
Approval dates
Risk level
Other core study metadata
What will not automatically migrate:
Active study documents and attachments
After migration, study teams will need to begin by populating the Huron study record with current active study documents.
Proxy & Submission Permissions
Please note the following important updates regarding proxy assignments:
Proxy lists for migration are now closed
Existing proxies previously reported to HRPP will be preloaded into Huron during migration
After migration, proxy assignments can be easily edited directly within Huron
User permissions in Huron will function as follows:
Study personnel may create and edit submissions
Only Principal Investigators (PIs) and designated PI Proxies may submit studies
We encourage teams to review their anticipated proxy needs in advance of go-live.
Training & Support Resources
Training and support opportunities continue to expand as we approach implementation.
Available resources include:
On-demand training materials available on the HRPP Alignment Education Center
Live training sessions listed on the HRPP Training Calendar
Self-registration available directly through the training calendar
Extensive PI guidance and submission resources available on the Submit Your Human Subjects Research Study page
We strongly encourage all study teams to participate in training prior to go-live.
Don’t Forget: SHIP & The Researcher Channel
Continue to take advantage of our support resources:
SHIP (System Help & Information Portal) for guides, FAQs, and system updates
The Researcher Channel for shared learning, tips, and community discussion
These tools are designed to support a successful transition for all users.
Questions?
The HRPP team remains available to support researchers and study teams throughout this transition. More detailed information and ongoing updates can always be found on the HRPP Alignment webpage.
Thank you for your continued partnership and flexibility as we prepare for Huron IRB go-live.
Through the BIRCH initiative, the Brown HRPP will provide unified oversight for human subjects research across Brown University, Care New England, and Brown University Health, with Brown University serving as the IRB of record for all three institutions.
