Environment
MyLINC / PEERRS
Issue
You need access to PEERRS training for MyLINC, but do not have a uniqname.
Resolution
Friend Accounts
You will need access to an email address that does not end in “umich.edu” to set up a Friend account and sign up for the PEERRS Human Subjects Research Protections training.
- Navigate to the Request a Friend Account webpage: https://friend.weblogin.umich.edu/friend/.
- In the Your Email Address box, enter your email address (this will be your login ID), and then click Request.
- Confirmation will show that your Friend account request has been submitted and a message has been sent to the email address you provided with further instructions.
- The U-M Friend Account Request email message sent to you contains a link.
- Click the Create Friend Account link in the message to go to a webpage where you continue to create your Friend account.
- In the Your Email Address box, type your full email address.
- Select a password and, in the Password box, type the selected password.
- In the Re-enter password box, retype the password to confirm your selection.
- Click Set Password.
- A confirmation screen lets you know that your Friend account has been created
- An email message confirms the creation of your Friend account and provides you with information about it. You may save this message for reference.
PEERRS Human Subjects Research Protections
- Once you have a Friend account, you can request a PEERRS account by filling out the form below:
- Request Access for PEERRS Certifications
- Use the Friend account you chose above.
- After you request your PEERRS account, watch for a confirmation that your account is in place in My LINC. Then you can access the course to complete the requirement.
- Navigate to the PEERRS webpage: https://research-compliance.umich.edu/peerrs-portal/.
- Click the link for the course link that is relevant to your study.
- On the new page, choose Register and Register again on the page it lands you on.
- Complete the course.
Additional Information
If you forget your Friend password or wish to change it, navigate to: https://friend.weblogin.umich.edu/friend/account/ and follow the instructions.
For PEERRS course content, requirements, or access questions, email PEERRS@umich.edu. (Email monitored M-F, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM).
Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center.