Timing of Review

The following review timepoints are required based on the Policy: 

  • At the time of proposal: The Principal Investigator (PI) assesses whether proposed or ongoing research may be within the scope of Category 1 or Category 2 based on the biological agent or toxin and experiment.  If so, the PI notifies the federal funding agency and the DURC& PEPP Committee. 
  • Upon notification by federal funding agency: If the federal funding agency is considering funding the proposed research, they will notify UM and the PI of their initial assessment.  The DURC& PEPP committee will assess whether the research meets the criteria for Category 1 or Category 2 oversight and notify the federal funding agency of its assessment. 
  • Upon verification by federal funding agency: The federal funding agency will evaluate and verify the DURC& PEPP committee’s assessment.  After verification, the DURC& PEPP committee and PI will develop and submit a risk-benefit assessment and risk mitigation plan.  Research may not begin or continue until the federal funding agency has approved the risk mitigation plan 

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