Enhancement to Integrated Research Application System (IRAS)

18 December 2008

The Integrated Research Application System (IRAS) has been updated today to Version 2.0.  The main enhancement in Version 2.0 is a system of electronic authorisation as an alternative to ink signature for most declarations required in IRAS.

A number of other changes have been made to IRAS in response to issues reported by users and review bodies during the initial consultation-in-use phase.  These are mostly related to improved functionality and guidance for users.

A full summary of the changes is available at:
https://www.myresearchproject.org.uk/Help/UpdatesDecember.aspx.

Further clarification of any of the changes in Version 2.0 may be sought from the IRAS Project Team by writing to iras@nres.npsa.nhs.uk.  The Project Team continues to welcome all feedback on IRAS and will consider the need for further changes as experience with IRAS increases.