IBC MUAs require a review annually. You will receive an email about 90 days from the suspension date requesting that you submit an annual review for your MUA. Click on the link provided in the email to open your MUA or follow the steps below to locate and open your MUA.
- At the top of the screen, use the IBC menu to switch to different screens, including Search IBC MUAs.
- Scroll down the page to the Search Results. You should see a list of MUAs in which you are listed as part of the research team.
- You can find information such as the status and expiration date directly in the search results.
- Locate the IBC MUA that requires review. To open it click on the edit button, MUA #, or title.
- Once your MUA opens, you will see 4 large blue boxes at the top of the MUA. Locate “New Amendment or Annual Review” and click the Request button to start the process.
Annual Review Form
- Select the type of Annual Review or Annual Review with Amendment if you need to make changes to your MUA as part of this review.
- If Annual Review with Amendment, select the types of modifications that you are requesting for your MUA. If you are requesting multiple types of changes, be sure to select each type.
- Click Save and RASS will unlock your MUA for editing if you are amending.
- Note: If you are simply submitting the Annual Review without an amendment, skip ahead to Submit for Review.
Make Changes
- Make the necessary changes and edits to your MUA. You can use the Panel Shortcuts on the left to get to the specific area of your MUA that require changes. For example, clicking Research Team will take you to the Research Team section so that you can add or remove people from your team.
Submit for Review
- Click on Review and Submit.
- RASS will ask you to attest by clicking Continue.
- You now have an opportunity to review your requested changes compared to the previous version of your IBC MUA. The changes made in the newest version are in the left column, the previous version is in the right. Confirm and Submit the annual review to the IBC or Continue Editing if additional changes are needed prior to completing your submission.
- Your Annual Review has been submitted and the MUA will once again be locked for further editing. You will be notified by email if changes are needed following a review.