ECOS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The ECOS FAQ Document will be periodically updated with latest information as they become available. We recommend that you check back here regularly to obtain the latest version available.
You may download the latest ECOS FAQ Document for answers to the questions listed below.
• ECOS FAQ Document Version # 8 (Last Updated on 28 March 2024)
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(1) DSRB SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Qn 1.1: When is the Deadline for Researchers to submit their IRB Applications to DSRB for review & approval?
Qn 1.2: Is there a Deadline to submit Study Renewals to DSRB? 
Qn 1.3: Is there a Deadline to submit Safety Events (NCR, UPIRTSO, Expected SAE) to DSRB?
Qn 1.4: Will I still have access to ROAM after the submission cut-off dates?
Qn 1.5: Am I required to submit my CY2024 Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Declaration?
Qn 1.6: Is there a Deadline to submit Standing Database Applications (SDB)?
Qn 1.7: If I have an (a) international sponsor / funded / awarded study, (b) local funded / awarded study that are tied to business or whole of government strategies (c) hit or miss rare disease study proposals (d) pandemic / endemic studies (e) other funded and time sensitive studies, will I be able to submit them to DSRB after the submission cut-off date?
Qn 1.8: Is DSRB still conducting reviews after the submission cut off dates?
(2) DATA MIGRATION FROM ROAM TO ECOS
Qn 2.1: Will all my approved DSRB studies be migrated to ECOS?
Qn 2.2: Will Expired Studies be migrated to ECOS?
Qn 2.3: Will my existing ROAM User Account be automatically migrated over to the ECOS system?
Qn 2.4: What happens to existing ROAM Account Profile of Collaborators and Study Administrators?
Qn 2.5: I am an investigator (PI/ Site PI / Co-I) and all the studies I am involved in are completed. Will my ROAM Account Profile be migrated to ECOS?
(3) MINIMUM TRAINING
Qn 3.1: Are there any changes to the DSRB minimum training requirements with the transition to ECOS?
Qn 3.2: What are the Minimum Training Certifications that I need to upload on ROAM to ensure it is migrated to ECOS?
Qn 3.3: What happens if I do not upload my Minimum Training Certificate on ROAM before 1 March 2024?
Qn 3.4: My Research Institution requires that I complete HBRA minimum training. Do I need to upload my HBRA minimum training certificate on ROAM?
Qn 3.5: What happens when I upload my training certificates on ECOS?
Qn 3.6: Are there any changes to the Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Declaration process with the transition to ECOS?
Qn 3.7: What happens if PI/Site PI/ Co-I do not have the required minimum training requirements or valid FCOI declaration on ECOS?
(4) NEW ECOS SYSTEM
Qn 4.1: Who can access and login to the ECOS system?
Qn 4.2: When will ECOS be launched?
Qn 4.3 With the launch of ECOS, will there be changes in the IRB review structure for NHG DSRB?
(5) NEW USER TRAINING & RESOURCES
Qn 5.1 Will there be training to familiarise users with the ECOS platform?
Qn 5.2 Will there be changes to the DSRB submission forms and reporting requirements with the launch of ECOS?
(Last Updated on 28 March 2024)
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