Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

IBC Policies and Procedures

Below, find the current IBC Policies and Procedures, or download a copy of the IBC Policies and Procedures Document.

IBC Protocol Review Process and Meeting Dates

Protocols undergo a pre-review that includes an assessment for completeness and confirmation of content before being sent to the committee for review. Once a protocol is complete and pre-review questions have been answered, it is scheduled on a committee agenda.

Complex protocols such as those describing multiple aims, RG-2 vectors, pathogenic agents or novel procedures and technology should be submitted at least four weeks prior to the next committee meeting. Researchers are encouraged to split complex projects, especially those with multiple aims, into additional protocol(s) to facilitate a faster review process.

If funding is pending IBC approval, email IBC@austin.utexas.edu. IBC personnel will help facilitate the protocol submission, review and approval process.

Meetings held may be open to the public, when consistent with protection of privacy and proprietary interests. Please email IBC@austin.utexas.edu at least two weeks in advance to facilitate arrangements.

Meeting Dates

At the discretion of the IBC, scheduled meeting dates may change or additional meeting dates may be added to the schedule.

IBC Fees 

IBC issues fees for protocol review, amendment and closure. These fees should be considered when writing proposals. Fees are assessed in the following situations:

• Industry sponsored clinical trials submitted for review and approval by the IBC
• Research requiring IBC approval conducted in UT facilities on behalf of non-UT institutions when there is no award to UT