System Requirements

eIRB is a browser based web application.  This means that you need an Internet connection and a supported browser to access and interact with the system.  Your browser must allow cookies, Javascript, and Java applets.  eIRB supports and has been tested on the following systems:

Platform: Browser:
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2008 R2, and Server 2012
(Windows 8.1 not yet supported/validated)
Internet Explorer: versions 8, 9, 10 and 11
Chrome: latest version
Firefox: latest version
Apple Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8
(OS X 10.9 Mavericks not yet supported/validated)
Safari: 5 or 6 (Safari 6.1 and 7 not yet supported/validated)
Firefox: latest version
Chrome: latest version

Other Recommendations for All Systems:

  • Recommended file types
  • Display capable of at least 1024x768 resolution
  • High-speed internet connection (128K or higher)
  • Dial-up internet connections are not recommended
  • Use of non-recommended browsers can result in unexpected behavior and data input issues