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The WVU Health System and the University are separate legal entities with separate identity and access management systems which that govern and provision provide access to systems and services.    Health System employees must have a shared account, dual appointment, or a sponsored account to access University resources like the new research administration system, WRAP.     This is a requirement for liability, licensing, and information security policy purposes. The current system, WVU+kc, auto-provisions Health System employees using custom code; this is not possible with WRAP , which WVU+kc auto-provisions Health System employees using custom code; this is not possible with WRAP as it is a commercial system developed by Huron Research.  

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WRAP Access

Some Health System users employees are existing shared users (decided upon by the Health System), have a dual appointment with the University (usually e.g., faculty who are paid by both the University and the Health System), or have an existing Sponsored Account sponsored account with the University. No action is needed for these existing accounts. Sponsored Accounts are required when  These employees can log into WRAP using their existing WVU Login credentials.

Health System employeeswho do not have a dual appointment or shared user account and do not have a dual appointment. Health System employees should ask a University employee to request a Sponsored Account on their behalf. Health System employers include:

  • System Medical Group (PRBN) 

  • UHA 

  • Community Physicians employee 

Types of Health System Users and Research

WVU Health System Employees Support staff for University Research projects (cannot be a PI) 

WVU Health System Employees - Support staff or PI on Health System Research projects  

WVU Health System Employees who are PIs or working on projects not considered research

Key Personnel/Non-Key Personnel 

Key Personnel/Non-Key Personnel 

Access is not required 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure is required if Key Personnel (PI or CoI) 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure is required if Key Personnel 

Conflict of Interest Disclosure is not required. 

Need a Sponsored Account if a Shared Account or Dual Appointment does not exist. 

Need a Sponsored Account if a Shared Account or Dual Appointment does not exist. 

Access is not required 

Types of Research

  • University Research: Projects that are completed on behalf of the University and meet the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) definition of research.  

  • Health System Research: Projects that are completed on Behalf of the Health System for a goal or purpose stated by the Health System and meet the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) definition of research. 

  • Health System Projects that do not meet the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) definition of research. Projects such as Quality Improvement, Evidence Based Practice and Program Evaluations that are initiated by the Health System in support of a Health System goal or purpose. These projects do not require IRB review and should be submitted to the University for review. Use the Human Data Protection process for determination and to obtain a Letter of Determination.  

    • Federal Definition of Research (DHHS): According to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), "research" is defined as "a systematic investigation, including research development, testing, and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge". This means that any activity intended to create new knowledge that can be applied broadly is considered research under HHS regulations.  

How to request a Sponsored Account for a Health System User

  1. Log into the Sponsored Account site. You must be connected to a campus network or the GlobalProtect VPN to access this site.

  2. Click Request New and fill out the form to submit your request. 

  3. Completes the Sponsored Account Request form:

    1. Select WRAP as the access needed.

    2. Include Ming Lei as the Sponsor. 

  4. The account will expire after one year and can be renewed by the Sponsor. Automated reminders are sent to the account holder and the Sponsor.   

Support

Contact Research Office – Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) for additional assistance.  must request a sponsored account to access WRAP. 

Access to WRAP is needed for anyone listed as a PI or a Co-I on an IRB protocol (for COI disclosures). Note that Health System employees must meet

View file
nameUniversity PI Eligibility policy.pdf
requirements to be a PI on a University funding proposal. Health System employees can be listed as a PI on research conducted for the Health System.

To request a University sponsored account for WRAP access:

  • Visit the Research Operations Systems page

  • Select Request Access under WVU Research Administration Portal

  • Complete the form

  • Approval may take 3 to 5 days to complete.

Contact HSC_ResearchAdministration@hsc.wvu.edu for questions about access requests or to check the status of a submitted request.