1) Investigator Worksheet for Emergency Preparedness
The investigator worksheet for emergency preparedness is now on our policies and guidance page. Here is a video recording of the Learn at Lunch where this was introduced.
2) BruinIRB Scheduled Downtime
BruinIRB is scheduled for required upgrades from Friday, 11/20/2026 (5:00 PM) and will back online no later than Sunday, 11/22/2026 (12:00 PM/Noon).
This upgrade is necessary to update our operating system for BruinIRB. You will be notified once the system is back online. Please refer to our BruinIRB webpage for system status. We will keep this updated as the upgrade progresses. This page will also provide information about changes that impact research teams who use BruinIRB.
If you have any questions, please contact BruinIRB@research.ucla.edu.Thank you for your patience and understanding while we improve BruinIRB’s functionality.
3) OHRPP Winter Closure
In observance of the UCLA Winter Holiday Closure, the Office of the Human Research Protection Program (OHRPP) will close at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2026, and will reopen at 8:00 AM on Monday, January 4, 2027. Please review the IRB meeting calendars and deadlines to ensure timely review of your protocols considering the closure.
4) OHRPP’s Office Hours:
Register once to join any session:
Upcoming Office Hours:
- November 19, 2026 at 2pm
- December 3, 2026 at 2pm
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