IRBManager System

IRBManager the system that must be used for all IRB submissions. New users can create an IRBManager account by entering a username and password on the main page. Please see below for the how-to steps.

Create an IRBManager Login

Go to the CU-IRBManager website
Enter Username: Use your CU email address
Enter Password
Enter Client: Commonwealth
Enter Principal Investigator or Coordinator
- If you are a principal investigator, choose investigator.
- If you are a coordinator who will be submitting for an investigator, choose coordinator.
- If you are a student, you may not serve as a principal investigator and will need to use the coordinator role for submission.

If you already have an account and are unable to login, please do not create a new account. Instead, go to the IRBManager login page and click on ‘Forgot Password’ and enter your email address to receive a new password. If you are still unable to login, please send an email to CU-IRB@commonwealthu.edu to receive help.

CITI Training Requirements

Student / staff / faculty conducting research are required to complete Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training before completing an application.

You will need to complete either Biomedical Research-Basic / Refresher or Social & Behavioral Research-Basic / Refresher, depending on your research discipline.
Please use the affiliation Commonwealth University of PA when registering.
Please go on the CITI Program website to register and complete the required training, if you do not already have an active CITI certification.
- For assistance, please see our guide.

How to Submit an IRB Proposal

In IRBManager, click on the "Submit a New Application to the IRB" link in the upper left under "Actions". This will take you directly into the form to start answering questions.
Enter your study information.
Include Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania and the CU-IRB Chair’s name and contact information on all recruitment and consent forms. An IRB number will be issued once your study is approved, and this number must also appear on these documents once you begin your study.
Once completed with your form, click "Submit." IRB administration will receive the application and start the review process.