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    • What would the new eRA system be named?
      myUABResearch will be the name of the new system.
    • What system will replace IRAP?
      Huron Research Suite (HRS) has been selected as the replacement for IRAP.
    • What changes should I expect to see in the new eRA system?
      • Role based user dashboards which provide ease of use and transparency.
      • Enhanced reporting capabilities at the project, department, and school level.
      • Smart form technology which provides electronic submission to research offices.
      • Direct System-to-System (S2S) submission to grants.gov agencies such as NIH and CDC.
      • Automated system alerts informing researchers when important due dates are approaching.
    • Would the implementation have a big bang approach or phased approach?
      The current approach is to implement HRS in three phases:
      Phase 1:
      Grants (S2S), Agreements and Conflict of Interest
      Phase 2:
      IRB and Export Control
      Phase 3:
      IACUC and Vivarium Operations
    • Will the new system (myUABResearch) require more work for PIs?
      No. The new system will consolidate things like disclosures and external activities into one place. The new system will capture information via smartforms instead of submission of multiple PDFs and other required documents to an email inbox. Also, all approvals will be captured through electronic routing within the system.
    • Does the system allow for multiple project personnel to have edit and view access?
      Yes. Huron allows for proxy access for multiple roles.
    • What other prominent R1 institutions use HRS?
      Some HRS clients with academic medical centers are listed below...
      • Emory University
      • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
      • New York University
      • Ohio State University
      • University of California
      • University of Florida
      • University of Minnesota
      • University of Pittsburgh
      • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
      • University of Washington
      • University of Wisconsin - Madison
      • Vanderbilt University
      Other notable HRS clients...
      • Auburn University
      • Boston University
      • Carnegie Mellon University
      • Case Western Reserve University
      • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia/li>
      • Florida State University
      • Johns Hopkins University
      • Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
      • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
      • Michigan State University
      • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
      • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
      • Northwestern University
      • Penn State University
      • Princeton University
      • RAND Corporation
      • Rockefeller University
      • Rutgers University
      • Sanford Health
      • Texas A&M University
      • University of Chicago
      • University of Cincinnati
      • University of Georgia
      • University of Houston
      • University of Kansas
      • University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine
      • University of Miami
      • University of New Mexico
      • University of Southern California - CHLA
      • University of Tennessee
      • University of Texas - Austin
      • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
      • University of Utah
      • University of Vermont
      • Wake Forest University
    • How can I be involved in testing?
      You should reach out to Amanda Capps, the eRA project manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
    • Who should we reach out to if we have any further questions?
      You should reach out to Amanda Capps, the eRA project manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We also offer monthly myUABResearch Office Hours if you prefer to bring your questions there.

       

      myUABResearch Office Hours
      Second Wednesday Every Month
      11am-12pm
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