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:
  • Read the list of requirements (Word file) (PDF)
  • 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.

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• 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.

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• Request BUA deactivation by notifying EH&S Biosafety in writing, referencing the BUA number:
  • E-mail: EH&S Biosafety
  • Mail Code: 0089
  • Fax: (858) 822-7763
• Deactivations of clinical trial BUAs (gene therapy) have special requirements.
  • Contact EH&S Biosafety, (858) 534-6059 or 534-0353, for consultation.
• Read How to Close or Relocate a UCSD Laboratory if the lab is being closed.

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