A full resource of all Authorizations and Applications that can be required for researchers at UCLA.
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 |
Determine your training needs by using this lab safety training matrix. EH&S offers classroom and online training for the UCLA community, available in Worksafe, our online learning center.
