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SPECIAL APPROVAL SUMMARY CHART

The following chart summarizes the special approvals and provides links to website where more detailed information can be obtained.

Type of Research	Requirement	Timing	Mechanism	More Information
All Research	Conflict of interest disclosure filed by all “key personnel” involved in the proposed research.	Up-to-date disclosure must be filed before a proposal is submitted.	File annual disclosure forms in Rascal. IRB submissions require an additional disclosure prompted automatically through Rascal.	Office of Research Compliance and Training – Conflict of Interest
All Research	Conflict of interest resolution	Before research begins; before any award money is spent.	Conflict of Interest Committee review of potential conflicts; compliance with Committee determinations.	Office of Research Compliance and Training – Conflict of Interest
Research with Human Subjects	Approval by the IRB	Before research begins. For NIH, around “just in time” notification.	Submit protocol to the IRB through Rascal.	Institutional Review Board Office of Research Compliance and Training – Research with Human Subjects
Research with Animals	Approval by IACUC	Before research begins. For NIH, around “just in time” notification.	Submit protocol to the IACUC through Rascal.	IACUC Office of Research Compliance and Training – Research with Animals
Research Involving rDNA	Approval by the IBC	Before research begins. For NIH, around “just in time” notification.	Contact Biological Safety Officer in EH&RS/EH&S at (212) 305-6780	Environmental Health and Safety Office of Research Compliance and Training –
Research Involving Radioactive Materials	Approval by the RSC	Before research begins	At CUMC: Contact Radiation Safety Officer at (212) 305-0303 At other campuses: Contact Radiation Safety Officer at (212) 854-8749	At CUMC: Radiation Safety Office or call (212) 305-0303 At other campuses: Environmental Health & Radiation Safety
All Laboratory Research (safety training, etc.)	Approval by EH&RS/EH&S	Before research begins	Request compliance certificate from EH&RS/ EH&S	Environmental Health & Safety Safety training or Rascal Rules
Research with Human Embryos and Human Embryonic Stem Cells	Approval by the Stem Cell Committee	Before research begins.	Submit abstract and protocol to the Office of the EVPR.	Policy on the Conduct of Research with Human Embryos and Human Embryonic Stem Cells Human Embryos and Human Embryonic Stem Cells Research Special Operating Procedures
International Research	For research meeting certain criteria, approval by International Research Committee	Before proposal is submitted; further analysis post-award.	Provide information to The Office of Sponsored Projects project officers.	Office of Research Compliance and Training – International Research
Research Conducted at NYPH	Approval by NYPH.	Before proposal is submitted.	Route protocol through Rascal PT.
All Research	Key personnel must complete effort reporting requirements, including training and annual effort certification.	Before proposal is submitted.	Complete mandatory Effort Reporting Training (only required once) Complete annual effort certification	www.effortreporting. columbia.edu

Updated: August 4, 2008