Pre-Approval

Some projects require Science Review Committee (SRC) approval before experimentation can begin. Download the process guide to understand whether your project needs pre-approval and which forms apply.

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All projects — whether or not they require pre-approval — must submit an Intent to Participate Form.

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Pre-Approval Process Guide

Step-by-step walkthrough of the full SRC pre-approval process, including which categories require review.

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Intent to Participate Form

Required for all projects. Submit this first, before beginning experimentation.

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SRC Forms by Category

If your project falls into one of the categories below, download both the rules document and the corresponding template and submit them to the SRC before you begin.

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Human Participants

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Vertebrates & Higher Functioning Invertebrates

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Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents (PHBA)

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Hazardous Chemicals, Activities or Devices (HCAD)

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Still have questions?

See the Pre-Approval FAQ for answers to common questions about the SRC process, timelines, and what to do after submission.

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