I. Purpose II. Scope of Review Recombinant DNA Pathogens Select Agents and Biological Toxins Biological materials (cells, tissues, fluids, etc.) derived from humans and non-human primates Particularly Hazardous Chemicals III. The Committee Composition Terms of Membership Conflict of Interest Policy IV. Responsibilities UT Dallas IBCC Committee Chair Biological Safety Officer (BSO) Committee Coordinator Principal Investigators …read more

For a quick overview of the IBCC Protocol Process please view this flow diagram. The University of Texas at Dallas assumes responsibility for maintaining required standards of biological containment and handling for activities conducted in its facilities involving potentially biohazardous materials, including recombinant and synthetic DNA (rDNA/sDNA) molecules, as well as for research involving particularly …read more

Guidelines Procedures Rebudgeting Setting up a Cost Center Cost Transfers Close-Out of a Project Funding Cost Share Budget Account to Proposal Crosswalk Research Assistant vs. Participant Cost vs Subject Payments

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are established by the federal government to strengthen the role of innovative small business concerns in federally-funded research and development. UT Dallas has a successful history of partnering with small business in SBIR/STTR projects. Over the past 10 years, over 52 faculty …read more

The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) Office of Research Integrity and Outreach is responsible for ensuring the protection of the rights, welfare, and well-being of participants involved in research studies conducted by UTD faculty, staff and students – per federal law and regulations. One way this is accomplished is by having all research studies …read more

Legacy Study Update: Due to inconsistencies identified between the initially approved studies and corresponding Cayuse Legacy applications, all active Legacy studies must be closed by April 30th, 2024. This decision was made based on institutional recommendations to ensure compliance with current UTD / IRB Policies and Procedures, HHS Regulations, and NIH Policy. A new Initial application must be submitted …read more

Tips for Engaging with Industry Sponsors General Principles We work with faculty to understand each research project a contract is meant to cover, negotiate the agreement terms with sponsoring agencies, and obtain institutional approvals for the contracts from University administration. Our goal is to put legally binding contracts into place that are most appropriate for each …read more

Pre-Award Administration Budget Negotiations Preliminary budget negotiations are often conducted between the Principal Investigator and the technical contact for the sponsor in order to determine an appropriate level of funding for the program proposed by the Investigator. Such preliminary discussions are encouraged. The Principal Investigator should contact OSP for established rates for fringe benefits, facilities, …read more

Term Acronym Definition A A-110   Uniform administrative requirements for grants agreements, a circular published by the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB), that sets forth standards for obtaining consistency and uniformity among federal agencies in the administration of grants to and agreements with institutions of higher education, hospitals and other non-profit organizations. Replaced …read more