The Project Accreditation Service for the SRS (PASS) replaced the Research Accreditation Service (RAS) on 29 April. Users of the Secure Research Service (SRS) now use PASS to apply for and maintain projects.

Updates and highlights

PASS project migration

We are pleased to announce that all existing projects and project applications that were submitted within RAS have been successfully transitioned into PASS.  

The new service, PASS, allows users to:

• View a personalised dashboard of projects they are listed on; and

• Request changes to existing projects, including:

• Scope
• Additional data
• Extensions
• Adding or removing people or changing roles
• Closing a project

PASS progress update

Since PASS launched, there have been:

• 12 project applications started
• 14 project applications submitted and in progress
• 2 UKSA approved projects
• 1 live project

Applicants now benefit from clear status updates throughout the application process.

Project approval times in PASS have significantly improved, compared to the former RAS system. This improvement is due to a combination of factors, including a more efficient process, a more detailed application form, and a reduced volume of applications. We aim to maintain these time savings as application volumes increase in PASS and encourage you to take full advantage of the new service.

Reminders and guidance

How to access PASS

If you were previously registered on RAS, your account should have been automatically transferred to PASS.

To access your account, please select the ‘Sign-in’ option and use the ‘Forgot Password’ link to set your new credentials.

Access PASS

Researcher accreditation

All PASS projects still require researchers to be fully accredited. Visit our website for details and conditions. 

Researcher accreditation is now provided by the People and Projects Service (PPS).

The PPS is part of the Integrated Data Service (IDS) infrastructure and will service new researcher accreditations and accreditation renewals for users of all Trusted Research Environments (TREs). For more information on how to apply for an IDS Hub account and become an accredited researcher, or how to renew your existing accreditation, view the guidance on the IDS website.

Access PPS

Initial feedback We gathered feedback from the first 10 project applicants, and the initial response has been very positive. Highlights included: Clear guidance on how to respond to each question Helpful updates on application progress and status A clean, user-friendly interface Some suggested improvements are already underway, with others under review for implementation in the coming weeks. Please Note: PASS is still a Beta product As a Beta version of the service, PASS is still being refined. While most features are in place, users may encounter some issues. Your feedback is incredibly helpful and will guide us in improving the final version.

Future developments

We are actively working on several user-suggested improvements, including:

• improving guidance within PASS
• providing a dedicated guidance document for researchers
• introducing a consolidated project application that can be easily downloaded

Major new functionality will include:

• The ability to request data ingests
• The ability to log research outputs

Thank you for your continued engagement and valuable feedback. We remain committed to enhancing PASS and look forward to delivering these improvements to better support your research journey.

Contact SRS Customer Support to request assistance or provide feedback.