IBC Application Process & General Info
Principal Investigators (PIs) should view the pages below to find more information on the IBC application, review, and approval processes.
New IBC Protocols & Renewals
Learn about how to submit new protocols & renewal applications in eProtocol. A guide to cloning an IBC application is also described in this section.
Amendments to IBC Applications
Learn how to submit an amendment.
Annual Continuing Reviews
Learn how to submit a continuing review. A comparison of continuing reviews vs 3 year renewals is also described here.
Post Submission Process
Learn how to manage a returned protocol and check the status of a submitted application.
Post Review Process
Guidance for responding to stipulations and the time frame in which stipulations must be addressed.
Post Approval Process
Learn how you will be notified of your approval and an overview of post-approval actions that can be taken (amendments, continuing reviews, 3 year renewals).
Risk Assessment and Biosafety Containment Levels
Learn how to perform a risk assessment and determine the appropriate biosafety containment level for your work.
IBC Applications for Core Facilities
Learn how to complete an IBC application to cover the work performed in a Core Facility.
IBC Applications for Teaching Laboratories
Learn how to complete an IBC application to cover the work performed in a teaching laboratory.
General Recommendations
Learn about suggestions for completing an application. Content is centered around issues that most frequently lead to stipulations.
Shipping Guidelines
Learn about shipping guidelines for r/sNA contained in organisms or viral genomes.