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Animal Care Services

Animal Care Services (NetID restricted link) provides animal husbandry and veterinary care for vertebrate animals housed at the Storrs Campus, excluding the farm animals under the supervision of the Department of Animal Science. ACS veterinarians have University-wide responsibilities for assisting faculty and the IACUC in protocol review, facility inspections, and training. The Animal Care and Use Program is accredited by AAALAC International.

For further information, please contact acsinfo@uconn.edu.

Request System Access Changes

Basic InfoEd Access

The InfoEd eRA portal is secured with the UConn NetID single sign-on. All users are required to have a valid UConn NetID. UConn faculty and staff including UConn Health faculty and staff are automatically set up with an account. Graduate students and external users (e.g. UConn affiliates) should request access after obtaining an UConn NetID through University Information Technology Services (UITS).

If you have an UConn NetID, first try to see if you can login to the InfoEd eRA system at https://www.infoed.uconn.edu. If you are trying to access the UConn Health instance of InfoEd please login at https://uchealth.infoed.uconn.edu.
If you cannot login, make sure you are using your correct NetID and password combination or your correct username and password. Consult the https://netid.uconn.edu website tools to verify your NetID and password credentials or contact the eRA Help Desk at 860.486.7944.
Faculty may also add undergraduate students to InfoEd using a new automated process

If you still cannot access the InfoEd eRA portal after verifying your correct credentials and attempting to login, contact the eRA Help Desk at 860.486.7944 to verify that you have an account on the particular system. If you do not have an account or you need additional permissions, you can request access by completing the eRA Access Request Form.

Account Access Request Form

This form is also used if you are requesting additional security permissions for InfoEd (e.g. a Department Administrator requesting view access to proposals/protocols/accounts in his/her department or school) or another system. It is also for revoking access. You may type directly on the form and print it. The form must be signed by the applicant/requester and the applicant’s/requester’s supervisor and scanned or emailed to era-support@uconn.edu.

Account Request Form – A fillable PDF file

Submission to the IRB

IRB approval must be obtained prior to initiating any research activity that meets either the DHHS definition of research involving human participants or the FDA definition of clinical investigation involving human participants and prior to implementing amendments to previously approved research (except when necessary to eliminate apparent immediate hazards to participants). The IRB will publish submission deadlines for studies requiring review by the convened board at the start of each semester. New submissions requesting expedited review or exempt status can be submitted at any time and are reviewed on an on-going basis.

All forms required for an IRB submission are available on the IRB website. The PI is responsible for submitting complete forms and required supporting documentation. The PI must sign all submissions. Students are required to sign the submission when the research is student initiated (research is related to the doctoral dissertation or master’s degree). The signature of the Department Head or Dean is required for all submissions unless the research is funded by an external grant or contract. The signature of the medical monitor is required for interventional studies that are monitored by a physician. The IRB staff and reviewer reserve the right to return any submission that is incomplete or on out-dated forms.

Determination of Level of Review

Investigators make an initial determination for which type of review is appropriate for their study (full board, expedited, or exempt) and submit the required number of copies of the protocol and supporting documentation. Upon receipt, the IRB staff, in consultation with the Chair or an IRB member, screens the protocol to verify the PI’s initial determination. The protocol is then placed into the appropriate queue for review. The Chair, or his/her designee, makes the final determination of the type of review required and the appropriate expedited or exempt category.

When Submission to the IRB is Required

A protocol application must be submitted to the IRB for any study for which research is the intent and the researcher proposes to use or involve any of the following:

identifiable data collected for non-research purposes (e.g., academic or medical records);
interaction (communication or interpersonal contact between investigator and participant) through interviews, surveys, and other forms of communication;
intervention (physical procedures by which data are gathered and manipulations of the participant or the participant’s environment that are performed for research purposes);
student research projects conducted as part of Research Methods Courses;
access to medical records and data through the medical information systems;
pathological specimens (directly identifiable or identifiable via codes);
diagnostic specimens (directly identifiable or identifiable via codes).

The IRB reviews projects when the research:

is sponsored by the institution;
is conducted by or under the direction of an employee or agent of the institution in relation to his/her institutional responsibilities;
is conducted by or under the direction of an employee or agent of the institution using resources of the institution; or
involves the use of the institution’s non-public information (i.e. alumni, students, staff, etc.) to identify or contact human research participants or prospective participants.

Pilot Research and Protocol Development

Per 45 CFR 46.102, Research means a systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. Activities which meet this definition constitute research for purposes of this policy, whether or not they are conducted or supported under a program which is considered research for other purposes. For example, some demonstration and service programs may include research activities.

In some cases, the UConn IRB must review pilot research and protocol development, including but not limited to the following activities:

- Development and testing of instruments or measures on human subjects* (even if it is just one subject);
- Testing of research procedures on human subjects*;
- Procedures done on human subjects* for the purpose of refining research design.
- Data collected that will be used solely or in combination with other data for purposes of publication, reports or presentation;
- Development and testing procedures on human subjects* involving needles, catheters, radiation, drugs or devices that are swallowed or inserted in an orifice require IRB approval.

*Please note that the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) considers the Principal Investigator as well as all research personnel to be human subjects if testing procedures are to be conducted on them. Therefore, even when pilot tests are conducted on study personnel, the protocol must be reviewed and approved by the IRB prior to initiation. Please refer to the policy on the Involvement of UConn Students and Employees in Research.

Pilot studies should be identified as such in applications to the IRB. The informed consent process must explain to subjects that the research is a pilot study.

Procedures that are not considered to be pilot research and do not need to be reviewed by the IRB include, but may not be limited to, the following:

Training programs designed to teach proven methods that will be used during the conduct of research (i.e., blood drawing training, interview techniques training);
Refining data collection procedures or preparation of an instrument, such as a survey. For instance, “How could this survey question be misunderstood?”, or “In what order should survey instruments be distributed?” This type of study development does not contribute to generalizable knowledge, and therefore is not considered research and does not require IRB review. Such data cannot be used in publications or reports.

Meeting Schedule and Submission Deadlines

The meeting schedule and submission deadlines are posted on the web. Adjustments to the meeting schedule may be made due to holidays or other issues. Adjustments will either be noted in the published meeting schedule (when known in advance) or announced via e-mail. The submission deadline for full board reviews is 10 working days prior to the meeting date.

Material requiring full-board review must be submitted by the published submission deadlines to provide sufficient time for screening and review prior to the meeting date. The IRB staff will send the agenda and material to IRB members via hand delivery or express mail within 2 – 3 working days after the submission deadline to allow members to have at least 7 working days for review of the material prior to the meeting date.

Under unusual circumstances, the Chair may call an emergency meeting of the board. However, such a meeting will not be called due to the negligence of the investigator to submit material on time. An emergency meeting may be called, for example, when a quorum for the originally scheduled meeting was not met and review is required to prevent lapse of a study, or if an investigator is faced with a situation beyond his/her control. If not already distributed, material must be distributed to members as soon as possible to allow for sufficient review. The investigator may be asked to attend the meeting to address questions, or provide additional information or clarification.

Under unusual circumstances, the IRB staff, in consultation with the Chair, may also add an item to the agenda after the submission deadline. Such circumstances generally involve situations in which an investigator is faced with a situation beyond his/her control and an amendment must be made to the protocol. The material must be distributed (via hand delivery, e-mail or express mail) to members as soon as possible to allow for sufficient review.

Proposals

NEW: Important information regarding the University’s proposal submission policy and due dates

Pre-Award Services is housed within Sponsored Program Services (SPS) and reports to the Vice President for Research. Pre-Award Services consists of a team of expert research administrators who serve as dedicated central resources in all matters related to University and sponsor policies for proposal development and submission. Pre-Award Services is responsible for the review, approval and, in many cases, submission of research proposals on behalf of the University. All proposals are reviewed for compliance with sponsor guidelines as well as federal, state, local and University regulations and policies prior to approval and submission to the sponsor.

For more information, please visit the Pre-Award Contact page.

Other Export Control Resources

Websites

PowerPoint Presentations and Audio Presentations

Other Resources

- Deemed Export Form

Export Control Federal Regulations

Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Export Control Training

The University of Connecticut has implemented mandatory export control training for UConn researchers involved in any research that is export controlled.

As a result, any UConn investigator listed as project personnel for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement where export control regulations apply must complete export control training certification prior to starting any work on that project. Such certification is valid for one (1) year from the date the training is completed. Certification must be completed annually if the investigator is still personnel on a project where export control regulations apply.

The training is available online and offered through the CITI Program. The Export Control Course offers eleven modules. They are:

Introduction to Export Compliance (ID: 16800)
Export Compliance for Researchers: Part I (ID: 16801)
Export Compliance for Researchers: Part II (ID: 16802)
Export Compliance for Research Administrators (ID: 16803)
Export Compliance and Biosafety (ID: 16805)
Export Compliance for Operational Departments (ID: 16806)
Export Compliance for International Shipping (ID: 16807)
Export Compliance and Purchasing (ID: 16808)
Export Compliance and International and Foreign Waters (ID: 16809)
Export Compliance and Collaborations (ID: 16810)
Export Compliance and United States Sanctions Programs (ID: 16812)

You will need to complete three modules to meet the training requirement.

Under Required, complete Introduction to Export Compliance (ID: 16800).
And under Supplemental, complete:
Export Compliance for Researchers: Part I (ID: 16801).
Export Compliance for Researchers: Part II (ID: 16802)

You may be required to complete other modules based on the nature of the regulations that apply to your research project. Research Integrity and Compliance Services will let you know if additional modules are required.

Once the required training certification has been completed, you will have met your export control training requirements for the year. Please make a note of the date of the certification as you will be required to complete the training again prior to the annual expiration date.

Policy and Guidelines

Export Control Compliance Requirements for Project Personnel

Export control compliance package (technical review, project personnel information, technology control plan)
Annual Training
Compliance letter to be signed/certified

Project account will not be set up and no funding will be released until the compliance requirements are complete.

Adding new personnel: New personnel cannot begin work on an active export controlled project unless the personnel has been approved by OVPR and the sponsor. Contact exportcontrol@uconn.edu if you wish to add someone new to an active export controlled project.

Policy

UConn’s Export Control Policy can be found here.

Note that, as outlined in UConn’s Export Control Policy, certain national and state export and economic sanctions restrict transactions with certain countries, institutions, and individuals. UConn cannot accept sponsorships or engage in procurement with entities or individuals on a US or State of Connecticut barred party list. Direct questions to UConn Export Control exportcontrol@uconn.edu early in the process if exploring unique international sponsorships or engagements.

Guidelines

These guidelines and sample documents are designed to determine if the EAR or the ITAR affect a particular research project, and to take appropriate action to ensure compliance with the Federal Export Control regulations.

Decision Tree: Overview of Process
Export Control Compliance Package (Blank)
Investigator Compliance Letter (Sample)
Final Compliance Report (Sample)

Marking Documents

In order to ensure that items are appropriately identified as EAR or ITAR controlled, the following processes will be implemented for all hardcopy or electronic documents that contain EAR or ITAR controlled Technical Data:

The following statement shall be included on the cover page, sleeve, or cover of any design file, software disc, or document (hardcopy or electronic) containing EAR or ITAR controlled Technical Data:

This document contains technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751, et q.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended, Title 50, U.S.C., App. 2401 et seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties.

Include the appropriate following statement in the footer on each page of design files or documents (hardcopy or electronic) which contains EAR or ITAR controlled Technical Data:

This page contains EAR Restricted Data.

This page contains ITAR Restricted Data.

Export Control Definitions

Export: Any oral, written, electronic (such as email, internet, etc.) or visual disclosure, shipment, transfer or transmission outside the U.S. to anyone, including a U.S. citizen, of any commodity, technology (information, technical data, or assistance), software, source codes, or equipment.

Deemed Export: A deemed export refers to the sharing or release of controlled technology, technical data or source code to a foreign person within the United States. Deemed exports may occur through such means as an in-person demonstration of lab processes, an oral briefing, or a lab visit, as well as electronic transmission of non-public data to a foreign person. This exchange is “deemed” to be an export to the country of the foreign national.

Commerce Control List: The US Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Commerce Control List (CCL) categorizes items by type and function.

(0) Nuclear Materials, Facilities and Equipment, Firearms, Ammunition, and Miscellaneous Items

(1) Special Materials and Related Equipment, Chemicals, “Microorganisms,” and “Toxins”

(2) Materials Processing

(3) Electronics

(4) Computers

(5) Telecommunications and Information Security

(6) Sensors and Lasers

(7) Navigation and Avionics

(8) Marine

(9) Aerospace, Propulsion Systems, Space Vehicles, and Related Equipment

If an item is subject to the EAR but not specifically listed on the CCL, then it may considered “EAR99” with some restrictions.

US Munitions List: The US Department of State’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) U.S. Munitions List (USML) regulates defense articles, services, and related technical data through 21 categories of articles.

Firearms, Close Assault Weapons and Combat Shotgun
Guns and Armament
Ammunition/Ordnance
Launch Vehicles, Guided Missiles, Ballistic Missiles, Rockets, Torpedoes, Bombs, and Mines
Explosives and Energetic Materials, Propellants, Incendiary Agents, and Their Constituents
Surface Vessels of War and Special Naval Equipment
Ground Vehicles
Aircraft and Related Articles
Military Training Equipment and Training
Personal Protective Equipment
Military Electronics
Fire Control, Range Finder, Optical and Guidance and Control Equipment, Night vision goggles
Materials and Miscellaneous Articles
Toxicological Agents, Including Chemical Agents, Biological Agents, and Associated Equipment
Spacecraft and Related Articles
Nuclear Weapons Related Articles
Classified Articles, Technical Data, and Defense Services Not Otherwise Enumerated
Directed Energy Weapons
Gas Turbine Engines and Associated Equipment
Submersible Vessels and Related Articles
Articles, Technical Data, and Defense Services Not Otherwise Enumerated

US Person: A citizen of United States, a lawful permanent resident of the US (a “Green Card” holder), a refugee, or someone here as a protected political asylee or under amnesty. US Persons also include organizations and entities in the US, including US universities. The general rule is that only US Persons are eligible to receive controlled items, software or information without first obtaining an export license from the appropriate agency unless a license exception or exclusion is available.

Foreign Person: Any person who is not a US Person. It also means any foreign corporation, business association, partnership, trust, society or any other entity or group that is not incorporated or organized to do business in the United States. Examples of foreign persons include those in F-1, J-1, or H-1B status at UConn, such as international students, post-doctoral scholars, research staff, and UConn/UCHC foreign national employees.

Fundamental Research: Research in science, engineering, or mathematics, the results of which ordinarily are published and shared broadly within the research community, and for which the researchers have not accepted restrictions for proprietary or national security reasons.

Technical Data: Information that is required for the design, development, production, manufacture, assembly, operation, repair, testing, maintenance, or modification of defense articles. This includes information in the form of blueprints, drawings, photographs, plans, instructions and documentation. It also includes software directly related to defense articles. This definition does not include information concerning general scientific, mathematical, or engineering principles commonly taught in schools, colleges, and universities. This definition also does not include basic marketing information on function or purpose or general system descriptions of defense articles.

Technology: Technology refers to specific information necessary for the development, production, or use of a product. Under U.S. export control regulations, this includes technical data, blueprints, plans, diagrams, models, formulas, and instructions, whether in tangible or intangible form. Technology is controlled when it is listed on the Commerce Control List (CCL) or U.S. Munitions List (USML) and may require authorization before being shared with foreign persons or entities.

Dual Use: Dual use refers to items, information, and software that are primarily commercial or civil in nature but also have potential military applications. Dual use items that are identified on the Export Administration Regulation‘s Commerce Control List (CCL) have an Export Control Commodity Number (ECCN) and are of elevated strategic concern. Dual use items that are subject to regulation but are not identified on the CCL are termed “EAR99.” Dual use items may require an export license depending on the item, the recipient, the recipient’s citizenship or country of destination, and the item’s application.

Defense Service: The following situations are considered Defense Service:

Furnishing assistance (including training) to foreign persons, whether in the United States or abroad, in the design, development, engineering, manufacture, production, assembly, testing, repair, maintenance, modification, operation, demilitarization, destruction, processing, or use of defense articles.
Furnishing to foreign persons any technical data controlled under the ITAR, whether in the United States or abroad.
Military training of foreign units and forces, regular and irregular, including formal or informal instruction of foreign persons in the United States or abroad or by correspondence courses, technical, educational, or information publications and media of all kinds, training aid, orientation, training exercise, and military advice.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI): Information that the U.S. Government creates or possesses—or that an entity creates or possesses for or on behalf of the government—that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and government-wide policies.

Country of Concern: A foreign country of concern (FCOC) is a nation identified by the U.S. government as posing heightened risks to national security, research integrity, or economic competitiveness. Entities outside these countries but owned or controlled by them are also subject to restrictions.

License: A formal authorization issued by a U.S. government agency—such as the Department of Commerce (BIS) or Department of State (DDTC)—that permits the export, reexport, transfer, or disclosure of controlled items, technology, or services to a foreign person or destination. A license is typically required when an export cannot be made under a license exception or general authorization due to the item’s classification, end use, end user, or destination.

Export Control

Export control laws are federal regulations that govern how certain information, technologies, and commodities can be transmitted overseas or to a foreign national on U.S. soil. The scope of the regulations is broad: they cover exports in virtually all fields of science, engineering, and technology and apply to research activities regardless of the source of funding. Failure to comply with these laws can have serious consequences, both for the institution and for the individual researcher. Potential penalties include fines and possibly imprisonment. It is thus critical for UConn researchers to understand their obligations under these regulations and to work with Research Integrity and Compliance Services to ensure that the University is in compliance.

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regulate defense articles, services, and related technical data that are identified on the Munitions Control List. They are administered by the Department of State. The Export Administration Regulations regulate the export of dual use items, i.e. items with both military and commercial applications, identified on the Commerce Control List. They are administered by the Department of Commerce. The Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations (OFAC Regulations) regulate economic trade with foreign countries and administer the statutory economic trade sanctions imposed against several foreign countries. They are administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, through the Office of Foreign Assets Control.

Material on this website is intended to assist faculty and staff in understanding the regulations. Furthermore, it outlines UConn guidelines and procedures that are designed to ensure compliance.

If you have any questions about Export Control, please email exportcontrol@uconn.edu.

IBC & Biosafety Resources

Regulations & Guidelines

NIH OSP – Biosafety and Biosecurity Policy

NIH Guidelines – April 2024

Dual Use Research of Concern – 2014

OSHA – Bloodborne Pathogens

Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (CDC, NIH)

CDC & USDA Federal Select Agent Program

CDC Import Permit Program

USDA – APHIS Permits and Certifications

Arthropod Containment Guidelines

Plant Containment Guide

NEWS: NIH is in the process of strengthening and modernizing biosafety oversight. For more details, please visit: https://osp.od.nih.gov/policies/biosafety-and-biosecurity-policy#tab2/

Environmental Health & Safety

HuskySMS – Submit Registrations and Amendments via: uconn.scishield.com

UConn EHS – HuskySMS

UConn EHS – Biosafety

UConn EHS – Training

Incident Reporting Form:

To report incidents involving biological materials, please download and complete the Incident Reporting Form linked below. Examples of incidents that should be reported include: needlesticks, percutaneous or mucous membrane exposures, spills outside of primary containment, etc.

Biological Incident Report Form

Lab Specific Biosafety Manual:

Lab Specific Biosafety Manual (LSBM)

Due to state and federal regulations, LSBMs are required for all BSL-2 laboratories. Regulators such as CT DPH and NIH, will inspect to ensure BSL-2 labs LSBMs are available and accessible. Lab members must review the LSBM on an annual basis. Training dates can be handwritten on the form, or lab member training records can printed from HuskySMS and added to the binder.

Biosafety will provide template LSBM binders as needed. If you would like to schedule a time for an LSBM binder to be delivered to your lab prior to the Biosafety Audit, please send an email request to ibc@uconn.edu.

PIs are responsible for including laboratory specific information within the LSBM, to ensure the manual is specific to the biohazards in the lab. This may include, but is not limited to: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), agent specific Pathogen Safety Data Sheets, Bloodborne Pathogens fact sheets, etc.

Pathogen Risk Assessments:

Print pathogen safety data sheets and risk assessment documents to incorporate into the LSBM as applicable. Documents below can also be used as a reference to create your own.

Public Health Agency of Canada – Pathogen Safety Data Sheets

Pathogen Risk Assessment- Human Cell Lines.pdf

Pathogen Risk Assessment- Listeria monocytogenes.pdf

Pathogen Risk Assessment- Lentivirus and Lentiviral Vectors.pdf

Pathogen Risk Assessment- Staphylococcus aureus.pdf

Pathogen Risk Assessment- Streptococcal sp..pdf

Last Revised 12/15/2025

IBC FAQs

Requirements to initiate life sciences research depends on the details of the project. Additional permitting or external approvals may be required for certain materials subject to state or federal regulations. IBC Registrations must be submitted using the biological summary in the HuskySMS database, which can be accessed via uconn.scishield.com. The submission must be reviewed by the IBC Coordinator and the BSO, in order to determine when research can begin. Many experiments can commence once the preliminary review is complete and the lab has received an initial biosafety audit. However, many activities require full committee review and approval prior to initiation of research. For additional information on initiation of research, please contact the IBC Coordinator at ibc@uconn.edu.

UConn employees serving in the following capacity are eligible for PI status:

Principal Investigators are University employees (permanent, temporary, post-doc) who direct the activities of a research laboratory and/or project within a research group.

Principal Instructors can be University employees who oversee the activities of teaching laboratories and/or individual undergraduate student projects.

A Laboratory Supervisor is a University employee who works for a PI as a technician or assistant responsible for daily laboratory functions.

The individual responsible for overseeing a lab that is a part of the Technology Incubation Program (TIP), can act as a PI for the IBC registration process.

Yes, PIs may modify existing registrations at anytime by updating the biological summary within HuskySMS. Simply log into HuskySMS, navigate to the biological summary and make the necessary changes. Be sure to certify and submit the updated bio-summary for committee review. Requests for amendments must be submitted to the IBC for review prior to the initiation of new experimental activities. Amendments may include but are not limited to changes in experimental activities (new microorganisms, host-vector systems, transgenic animals, etc.), funding, personnel, and locations.

Please note that new research activities involving RG2 organisms as a host-vector systems, cloning RG2 DNA into non-pathogenic bacteria, infectious DNA or RNA viruses and recombinant experiments with animals or plants must not begin until the committee has reviewed and approved this amendment. An exception may be made when the changes are necessary to eliminate apparent immediate hazards to human health or the environment.

The procedures for approving amendments are the same as those described in the IBC Approval Process page. Supplementary questions may be required for the addition of biological materials. If necessary, PIs will be notified.

Since the implementation of HuskySMS, the previous Annual Review Form has transitioned into the HuskySMS database as a Self-Inspection Log. At least annually, PIs should review their current IBC Registration / biological summary in HuskySMS to determine if any modifications are required.

To complete the IBC Annual Review, navigate to the “Self-Inspections” in your lab’s HuskySMS dashboard. Select “Add a new Self Inspection”, and under the drop-down menu of “Inspection Type”, select “IBC Annual Review” and click “Inspect”. For additional information on this requirement, contact the IBC office via email ibc@uconn.edu.

This helps the lab to remain in compliance and aids the IBC in determining if major changes have been made to the registration that have not been approved. In the event a PI does not receive an email, they can complete the survey during their Biosafety Audit.

During the review of a submission that contains proprietary information, a conflict may exist between this proprietary information and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The State of Connecticut requires University records remain open to the public.

To resolve this conflict, investigators may provide written documentation to justify any confidentiality request or claim. The investigator will submit a written justification along with a copy of the IBC registration specifying that proprietary information is contained in the application.

Types of information which may be considered proprietary:

New and/or novel ideas. If so specified in a written contract or agreement.

New commercial uses of a process, device, or chemical.

Potentially patentable items.

The above list is not all inclusive. When questions arise relating to specific guidelines or matters which may be unclear, investigators should contact the UConn Technology Partnership group.

The submission will be discussed in closed/executive session.

Only those portions of the registration identified in the approved written justification will be considered proprietary and as such kept confidential. Following the executive session, the IBC will reconvene in open meeting for the purpose of a formal vote on any actions conducted during the executive session.

Training

HuskySMS – Course Directory

All EHS trainings are available by logging into HuskySMS, https://uconn.scishield.com, using your UConn NetID and password. To access the Course Directory, select “Training” on the left navigation pane, and click “Course Directory” in the drop down menu.

Training can be completed immediately by selecting the “Launch Course” link.

For additional information on HuskySMS, please visit the EHS website: ehs.uconn.edu/huskysms/

NIH Guidelines

PIs with research subject to the NIH Guidelines, must complete the following training, available through HuskySMS:

NIH Guidelines Training for PIs

Knowledge checks will populate throughout the course. must be completed with a 100%, in order to receive credit for completing the training. The quiz can be taken as many times as necessary, and it can be done in multiple sittings if need be.

The following trainings may be required prior to IBC approval – depending on the work conducted

Biosafety General Training

Annual requirement for personnel handling biological materials.

Initial (online) Refresher (online)

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Annual requirement for those working with human and/or non-human primate materials, in accordance with the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard.

Initial (online) Retraining (online)

Laboratory Safety & Chemical Waste Management

Annual requirement for all personnel working in a lab due to the potential for hazardous chemicals.

Initial (online) Refresher

Shipping and Transportation of Biological Agents

Required for personnel responsible for shipping or transporting biological materials.

Classroom

It should be noted that some “in-person” trainings are offered remotely via live-stream. Once registered, you will receive notification on how to attend a remote training session.

For a complete list of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) trainings, please visit ehs.uconn.edu/training/.

Meeting Dates & Deadlines

Research and Teaching Labs — Storrs, Groton, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury

Submission Deadlines & Review Process

Please submit your biological summary by the appropriate deadline listed below. Timely submissions help ensure that proposed projects are reviewed during the next scheduled IBC meeting.

Important Notice – Avoid Approval Delays:
To prevent delays in the review and approval process, please do not edit your bio-summary while your submission is pending—unless specifically requested by the IBC.

Submission Deadline		Meeting Date
December 12th	→	January 15, 2026*
January 9th	→	February 5, 2026
February 6th	→	March 5, 2026
March 6th	→	April 2, 2026
April 3rd	→	May 7, 2026
May 14th	→	June 11, 2026
July 9th	→	August 6, 2026
August 7th	→	September 3, 2026
September 4th	→	October 1, 2026
October 9th	→	November 5, 2026
November 13th	→	December 10, 2026
December 11th	→	January 7, 2027

*Denotes a meeting date that has been postponed or rescheduled.

IBC Meeting Schedule & Attendance

IBC meetings are held via web conferencing and typically begin at 1:30 PM. Please note that meeting dates are subject to change. If a meeting is rescheduled, Principal Investigators (PIs) with submissions on the affected agenda will be contacted directly. If you are a member of the community interested in attending an IBC meeting, please contact the IBC Program Director at ibc@uconn.edu for more information.

In accordance with NIH Notice NOT-OD-25-082, approved IBC meeting minutes from sessions convened on or after June 1, 2025, are available at the following link: Approved IBC Minutes.