Download IBC Forms

Forms Available:

All forms are in Microsoft Word Format.

Applying for IBC Review and Approval

Use these application forms to apply for IBC approval to conduct research or teaching activities with rDNA, infectious agents, and/or biologically derived toxins.
The following items must accompany the completed form:

• Biological Decontamination and Spill Clean-up Plan Template
• Biological Waste Disposal Plan Template
• Other Required Attachments Requested in the Application Form

HRPP documents are protected since checkboxes and dropdown menus are utilized. If you are trying to use certain Microsoft Word features such as spell check, the document must be unprotected.

Recombinant DNA and Artificial Gene Transfer Form

For all experiments covered by the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules

Infectious Agents Form

Biological Toxin Form

For information on forms and applying to the IBC, see:

• Help with Applying
• Top Avoidable Stipulations
  

IBC Continuing Review Forms

IBC Annual Continuing Review Form

• Complete this form if you received an email titled, “IBC Continuing Review Notice.”

IBC Three Year Renewal Form

• Complete this form if you received an email titled, “IBC Three-Year Renewal Notice”
• If you plan to renew your project, a renewal application should be submitted two-months prior to the expiration date of the current project to avoid a lapse in IBC approval. 

Reporting Research Related Incidents Form

Incident Report Form

• Use this form to report any research-related accidents or incidents involving Potentially Hazardous Biological Agents.
• If the accident involves recombinant DNA, it must be reported to the IBC office

612-626-5654 or ibc@umn.edu) within 24 hours to meet institutional requirements prescribed by The NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules.

Request IBC Approval for a Change in Protocol

Amendment Request Form

• Researchers have the option of using this Amendment Request From or a cover letter for submission of a change in protocol. Both options must be submitted by the Principal Investigator.

Adding/Removing/Changing Personnel on an IBC Study

Add/Change/Remove IBC Personnel

• Complete and submit this form to request personnel changes on an IBC study.

Request Electronic Copies of IBC Study Documents

IBC Request for Document Copy

• Use this form to request copies of IBC study documents and send the completed form to ibc@umn.edu.

Download Instructions:

1. Right-click on the form links below and select "Save Target as..." or "Save Link Target as..."
2. A dialog box will appear and you will be prompted to save the file to your computer. Choose a location to save the file.
3. Open the file from your computer using Microsoft Word or another compatible word processing program and complete the application form.