NOTE: CITI and eIRB are two separate systems. You may submit an eIRB application to the IRB for review while working on the CITI training. However, IRB approval will not be given until the CITI training has been successfully completed. The IRB staff will verify that training requirements for investigators are current.

Consistent with other USC policies, the IRB defines key personnel as “any individual responsible for the design, conduct, or reporting of research.”

Only those key personnel that are “engaged in the research” must complete human subjects training and register into eIRB.

 

eIRB 

• Access eIRB.
• Login using your USC NetID and password. If you do not know your USC NetID login to VIP, select “Technology” and “Network Username.” Your assigned NetID will be displayed. You can update your password on this screen. If you need assistance with this process, call the DoIT Help Desk at (803) 777-1800.
• You must be affiliated with USC to access the eIRB system. 
• If you need assistance , call (803) 576-7276.

Human Subjects Training

Prior to receiving final IRB approval, all investigators and staff involved in research with human subjects must complete a specified training course. The University uses the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) web-based human research courses to satisfy this requirement. Re-certification of training is required every three years.

Investigators are encouraged to complete the training prior to beginning the eIRB application process. The training provides information and context that will assist with completing the application.