Submitting to the IRB: New and Active IRB Studies

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) will now utilize the online submission platform, Research Enterprise Solutions (RES), for NEW human subjects research applications. New IRB studies  will no longer be accepted via email.

NOTE: If you have an approved active IRB study, you will continue to submit modifications, continuing reviews and closure requests via email to: IRB@uml.edu using the Human Research Protection (HRP) forms below.

Submitting a New IRB Study

To access RES visit the RES IRB module and click on the Protocols tab.  

If you encounter a "SAML" error when logging into RES, use this guide to fix the issue: RES Log-in Error

Instructional pdfs and videos on navigating the IRB RES platform are listed below.

Quick guide: IRB RES User Guide (pdf)

Content of the pdf User Guide include:

  • Creating a New IRB Protocol
  • Adding Personnel, Location, Funding
  • Completing the Investigator Study Plan
  • Uploading Attachments
  • Submitting a Protocol
  • Addressing Action Items
  • Accessing Approval Letter and Approved Documents
  • Amending a Protocol
  • Submitting an Annual Status Check-in
  • Submitting a Reportable Event
  • Closing a Protocol

Quick Guide Videos:

Quick Guides: IRB Members:


IRB Templates

IRB Guidance Documents