Important Update
On April 14, the NIH sent Harvard University a Stop Work Order of the SMART IRB federal funding contract.
From the beginning, SMART IRB has been a collaborative, grassroots effort: SMART IRB was built by and for the community. It is not owned by Harvard, NIH, HHS, or any other entity.  At this time, Harvard is supporting the core team to maintain the Agreement and assist Participating Institutions to the best of our abilities. It is our intention to continue to provide this vital support to advance collaborative research. Please contact us for assistance.
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Training Materials

Confirming Newly Registered User

Log In

1. Navigate to the Reliance System.

SMART IRB Logo on the top left hand corner. Login and register icons on the top right hand corner. Information about SMART IRB placed in left aligned with a scientific graphic on the right hand side.

2. Click on the “Log In” button on the screen.

3.Once your account has been approved, you will sign in to the Reliance System using either:
• Your single sign-on (SSO/Research Organization),
• NIH credentials, or
• Login.gov credentials.

4.Single Sign On: search for your research organization and enter in your current  credentials.  

5. NIH: select NIH and enter your current credentials. 

6.Login.gov: seelct Login.gov and enter your current creedentials . 

7. Once you have successfully logged in you will come to the global view landing page. 

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