Research Application Process Flowchart

The flowchart below provides a quick guide to the Radiation Safety Committee research application process:

(If this flowchart doesn't fit your needs, please contact the RSO.)

Non-Clinical Research

Radioactive Material (Isotopes, Radionuclides, Irradiators)

Unsealed Radioactive Material (liquid, gas or solid)

 

Is research being done under a current Authorized User?

 

YES - (choose from below)

• Amendment Form for minor changes (possession limit, new area, etc.)
• RAM Use Verification for Grants & Contracts, IACUC Research Checklist

 

NO - (choose from below)

• Application for Use of Radioactive Materials in Research
• Sealed Sources or Irradiators (encapsulated or plated sources)
  • New sealed source - Application for Use of Radioactive Materials in Research
  • Use of existing MCW Irradiator Facility - Irradiator Use Application (contact RSO for form)

Radiation Machines (X-Ray, X-Ray Diffraction, CT, Orthovoltage)

New Facility - Application for Analytical X-Ray

 

Existing Facility - Submit staff training information, contact RSO

 

Clinical Research

Is radioactive material/radiation therapy machine use a routine diagnostic/therapeutic modality (approved by NRC 10 CFR 35 or Agreement State regulation)?

YES - Is radiation use supervised by an Authorized User approved for the appropriate type?

• YES - No RSC review required
• NO - Submit Application for Human Use, Pt I/Statement of Training & Experience, Medical to RSC

NO - Does protocol have an assigned IND or IDE?

• YES - Submit Application for Human Use, Pt II and protocol to RSC
• NO - Submit Application for Human Use, Pt II and protocol to RDRC