You will need a UCSD Single Sign-On login and password to access the BUA Application.
If you are a new principal investigator (PI), first complete the Principal Investigator Information Sheet (PDF) and send it to the Research Assistance Program manager at Mail Code 0089 or fax (858) 822-7763.
Your PI information must be entered in a UCSD database by the Research Assistance Program manager before Single Sign-On will allow access to the BUA Application.
Use the online BUA Application. Read and follow the instructions on the Welcome screen to apply for a new BUA.
Choose the appropriate type of BUA: When you press the New BUA function button, 2 types of BUA applications are offered:
Research BUA for standard research
Clinical trial BUA involving human gene transfer (gene therapy)
Clinical trial (gene therapy) applications have special requirements. If you are applying for a clinical trial BUA, do the following:
Contact EH&S Biosafety, (858) 534-6059 or 534-0353, for detailed formatting and submission instructions
Send the required material to EH&S Biosafety:
E-mail: ehsbio@ucsd.edu (preferred method)
Mail Code: 0089
Fax: (858) 822-7763
Submission deadline: To ensure your BUA application is reviewed at the IBC's monthly meeting, submit your complete application no later than the 20th of the month.
Amend your currently approved BUA prior to changing any research variable, or combination of variables, that may carry an increased biohazard risk. Read Biohazard Use Authorization (BUA) Overview for examples of when to amend a BUA.
Use the online BUA Application. Read and follow the instructions on the Welcome screen to amend an active BUA.
Clinical trial BUAs (gene therapy) have special requirements.
Contact EH&S Biosafety, (858) 534-6059 or 534-0353, for consultation and formatting instructions.
Submission deadline: To ensure your BUA application is reviewed at the IBC's monthly meeting, submit your complete application no later than the 20th of the month.