Some areas require special review with distinct training requirements, processes and approval procedures. Review the information provided by the MIT administrative offices or committees governing each area and contact your RAS CA for further guidance. For each topic area, note:
- Forms and processes
- Deadlines
- Training requirements
- Duration of approvals (e.g., annual, semi-annual)
- Approval tiers unique to your department, lab, center or institute
- Pre-award versus post-award requirements
The Compliance screen in KC tracks the status of Special Reviews. See Proposal Development User Guide: Adding Compliance Information.
Topic |
Oversight |
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Human Subjects |
Committee on the Use of Humans as Experimental Subjects (COUHES) See also: MIT’s Federalwide Assurance for the Protection of Human Subjects (FWA), approved by the Office for Human Research Protection (OHRP) |
Use of Animals |
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Biohazardous Materials |
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Embryonic Stem Cell ESCRO-hESC |
Committee on Assessment of Biohazards and Embryonic Stem Cell Research Oversight |
Export Control |
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Foundation Relations |
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International Programs |
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Radioactive Isotopes |
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Recombinant DNA |
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Space Changes |
Requests for new space construction, new space assignments or major alterations and renovations or existing space must be approved by the Committee for Renovation and Space Planning prior to acceptance of awards requiring these changes. |
Technology Licensing |