Depending on the scope of your work you may be required to complete research authorizations.
| Authorization Type | ScopE | Registration System | Authorizing CommitteE/Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Use Authorization (BUA) | Research and teaching activities involving materials described in the scope section of the Institutional Biosafety Plan (IBP). | IBC Safety Net | Institutional Biosafety Committee |
| Radiation Use Authorization (RUA) | all use of radioisotopes and radiation-producing machines | RSC Safety Net | Radiation Safety Committee |
| Laser Registration Form | All open beam lasers or embedded/enclosed laser systems with maximum power of 5 mW or greater | Laser Equipment Registration Form | Laser Safety Officer |
| Animal Protocol | All research involving animal use | RATS | Animal Research Committee |
| Controlled Substance Use Authorization | All research involving the use of controlled substances | DEA Registration Required | Controlled Substance Program Officer |
| Research with Humans | Research involving human subjects | Bruin IRB See Getting Started PDF | UCLA Office of Human Research Protection Program (OHRPP) |
| Field Research | Research or data collection conducted outside of a workplace setting off UCLA’s main campus | Field Safety Plan | fieldresearch@ehs.ucla.edu |
| Drones |
| Register Drones, Aircraft, Pilot, Flight- UC Drone Web App | UCLA Drone Committee |
- Digital and Technology Solutions (DTS)
- UCLA Logon ID - Create an UCLA Logon ID or Contact DTS with your University ID number (UID)
- UCLA Research and Creative Activities: The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activities has compiled various resources for researchers including, but not limited to, funding, ethics, and professionalism in research.
If you are an existing lab and need help assessing the risks involved when starting a new research experiments? Submit an experiment consultation request.
Are you a New Principal Investigator (PI)?
Start the onboarding process with assistance from the EH&S by telling us what you do or request a lab set- up consultation.
