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Research Applications & Authorizations

A full resource of all Authorizations and Applications that can be required for researchers at UCLA.

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Depending on the scope of your work you may be required to complete research authorizations. 

Authorization TypeScopERegistration SystemAuthorizing 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 NetInstitutional Biosafety Committee
Radiation Use Authorization (RUA)all use of radioisotopes and radiation-producing machinesRSC Safety NetRadiation Safety Committee
Laser Registration FormAll open beam lasers or embedded/enclosed laser systems with maximum power of 5 mW or greater Laser Equipment Registration FormLaser Safety Officer
Animal ProtocolAll research involving animal useRATSAnimal Research Committee
Controlled Substance Use Authorization All research involving the use of controlled substancesDEA Registration RequiredControlled Substance Program Officer
Research with HumansResearch involving human subjectsBruin IRB
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UCLA Office of Human Research Protection Program (OHRPP)
Field ResearchResearch or data collection conducted outside of a workplace setting off UCLA’s main campusField Safety Planfieldresearch@ehs.ucla.edu
Drones
  • Research involving use of unmanned aircraft systems.
  • Drone aircraft, pilots, and flights
  • Aircraft weighing more than 0.55 lbs. 
Register Drones, Aircraft, Pilot, Flight- UC Drone Web AppUCLA Drone Committee

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