Navigating the BMSC Application Form

  • There are two sections that must be complete in order to submit a protocol.  Each section can be accessed via the tabs on the left side of the screen, titled "Permit Process Questions" and "DURC & Acknowledgement".
  • All questions must be completed to submit the application.  Questions that are incomplete upon moving to another section will be highlighted in red on return, and the number of open questions will be listed under its respective tab on the left.
  • To save current work or to register data entered into a table, click "Save & Stay" at the bottom
  • When the application is complete and ready for submission, click "Submit for Review" at the very top of the page.
  • EHS will contact you after you submit your protocol for review confirming your submission.
  • If there are reviewer questions regarding your application, you will receive an automated email titled "Biological Materials Safeguards Application" with details concerning your application and a link highlighted "Log On" that will take you directly to your application to answer these questions.
  • Amendments to existing approved applications will automatically track changes made to your existing application.  As you start an amendment, the existing application will pull up.  As your edits are added, those changes or deletions will be recorded for review by the BMSC upon submission.