A practical session designed to ensure good knowledge of using IRAS
The Session will cover:
General overview of IRAS
• Background
• Principles of how it works
• Benefits
• CSP interaction with IRAS
Practical Guide to using IRAS
• Creating an IRAS account
• Utilising the contacts database
• Creating a project
• Using the integrated dataset
• Adding SSI and ARSAC forms
• Application checklists
• Transferring forms for collaboration or submission
• Electronic authorisation
• Submission of application forms (including the Portfolio Adoption Form)
• Importing and exporting xml data
• Submission of amendments
• Deleting applications
• Monitoring progress of submitted applications
Focus on REC and R&D applications using IRAS
• Types of review
• Parallel review
• Different R&D systems
• Submitting forms & other documentation
• SSA
Due to the feedback and success from the previous Clinical Discovery Workshops, we are delighted to announce the workshop dates for the rest of 2010:
- 6 October 2010 – Leeds – venue TBC
- 18 November 2010 – Avonmouth Conference Centre, London
For further information and to book a place, please see the links on the right.

IRAS - A Practical Guide