Collaborative Institutional Comprehensive Evaluation of Research Online (CICERO)

CICERO (Collaborative Institutional Comprehensive Evaluation of Research Online) is the electronic system specific to the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), required for assessment of human subjects research protocols and non-human subjects research programs. CICERO brings together the potential parties involved in the assessment and oversight of these activities. It is used by researchers and project leads for creating and submitting their proposals; department heads and oversight offices for reviewing; HRPO staff for assessment and routing; and UMB IRB members for reviewing of human subjects research.

CICERO also serves as the official communication portal between the UMB HRPO/IRB and researchers/project leads. CICERO applications are stored in a central, protected database for easy retrieval and are reviewed/processed by required personnel completely online. 

CICERO accounts are not automatically given to project/research staff. Everyone engaged in research activities on a particular project will need to create a CICERO account. CICERO account and login information can be found at: https://cicero.umaryland.edu.

Notes on CICERO submissions for human subjects research protocols:

Although there is no formal timeline for CICERO submission to the IRB/HRPO, it is best to submit at least two months in advance of the anticipated start date of your study. Only the PI is allowed to submit human subjects research applications in CICERO. Yearly renewal reminders are automated within the CICERO system and begin 90 days prior to IRB expiration. You must begin the renewal process as soon as you receive a reminder. Failure to do so may result in study expiration, halting the study and submission of any further studies, both of which require a multi-step resolution process for compliance. If you have any questions, please contact the UMSON Office of Research and Scholarship.

Instructions for Creating a CICERO Account

To create an account in the University of Maryland, Baltimore electronic protocol submission system, go to: http://cicero.umaryland.edu.  

Once you are on the CICERO home page, follow the instructions provided on the page. The PI is responsible for submitting requests for new accounts.

You will be automatically notified via the e-mail address you provided when your account has been created by the CICERO system. 

If you have any questions, please contact the UMB HRPO at HRPO@umaryland.edu.