Submission Process

Submission and Approval

1. The Principal Investigator should submit a completed IBC Registration Form for If the investigator(s) plans to use toxic/hazardous chemicals that may require special precautions electronically to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs via email to research@etsu.edu as an attachment (Word document file). And submit the signature page with the original signature of the PI. 
    
2. The Chair of the IBC will review the Chemical Review Form and request changes or additional information as necessary. The Chair will refer to the Chemical Safety Subcommittee.  
    
3. The full committee will review all registrations and requests at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
    
4. A letter will be sent to the PI outlining the outcome of the review soon after the meeting.
    
5. If the Approval Letter includes stipulations, the PI must ensure that these requirements are addressed prior to initiating work.
    
6. Approvals will be granted for a (3) year period and must be renewed every three years.

Renewal Process

1. New Registrations must be submitted every three years. 
    
2. It is the responsibility of the PI to submit a renewal registration or provide notice that the PI will discontinue registered research after the anniversary date of the approval. 
    
3.  The IBC will review the Registration Renewal at the next meeting date and a letter will be sent to the PI soon after the meeting.