Protocol Submission
Introduction
Please note:
Effective with the Spring 2020 semester Faculty and staff began submitting research protocols using using the Cayuse IRB online submission system.
Student research protocols may continue to be submitted via email or hard copy until the beginning of Summer session 2020, after which, all protocols must be submitted via the Cayuse system.
Please see also the IRB Training Materials and Detailed Instructions below.
The is an online human subject research application management system used to electronically prepare, submit, and route research studies for IRB approval. All information is stored in the cloud and can be accessed securely from any location, making it simple for researchers/investigators to upload, edit, and submit human subjects research studies. Users receive electronic notifications whenever an action is required on their part, allowing the study to proceed smoothly through each step of the review process from study creation to final approval.
Faculty and Staff User Access: CSUEB faculty and staff have access to the Cayuse system automatically through their single sign-on ID (NetID.) If you are unable to log into the system, please email irb@csueastbay.edu to request access, and include your NetID, your CSUEB email address, and your department. Once your information is entered into the system, it takes 24 to 48 hours for the Cayuse IRB system to update and allow you access.
Student User Access: CSUEB students do not have access to the Cayuse system by default. To request access, please ask your faculty advisor to email irb@csueastbay.edu. Your advisor should include your NetID, your CSUEB (Horizon) email address, and your department in the message. Once your information is entered into the system, it takes 24 to 48 hours for the Cayuse IRB system to update and allow you access.
Faculty Advisors: If you are teaching a course where you will be requesting access for all your students, please contact irb@csueastbay.edu for instructions on completing and submitting a template with all your student data at once.
External Investigators : External investigators do NOT have access to the Cayuse IRB Online Submission system. Please contact irb@csueastbay.edu for more information.
Cayuse IRB Login:
Instructions
- Select New Study (blue button upper right-hand corner).
- Enter the title for your study, then select the blue check-mark in the box - (please note the title cannot be changed once it has been entered).
- Select New Submission (blue button upper right-hand corner). Select the option Initial which appears as a drop-down menu when you select the New Submission button.
- Then select Edit to have access to the application (the Edit button is grey and should appear toward the middle of your screen).
- Complete the IRB application.
- Complete the submission (the Complete submission notification will appear at the bottom of the screen below section 11 of the application). You may need to scroll down depending on the size of your screen).
- PI will be asked to Certify the submission. The Certify text appears in the middle of the screen which is blue and underlined.
- Login to Cayuse IRB.
- Select My Studies.
- Select the study you wish to submit your modification (protocol change/amendment)
- Select New Submission (blue button).
- A drop down will appear with the option to submit a Modification.
- Select Modification which gives you access to the form.
- Select Edit.
- PI will be asked to Certify the submission.
- Please note that the modification must be approved by the IRB before you can implement the change to the study.
- Login to Cayuse IRB.
- Select My Studies.
- Select the study you wish to submit your modification (protocol change/amendment)
- Select New Submission (blue button).
- A drop down will appear with the option to submit a Modification.
- Select Renewal which gives you access to the form.
- Select Edit.
- PI will be asked to Certify the submission.
- Please note that the modification must be approved by the IRB before you can implement the change to the study.