Checklist for Stem Cells

Review Stem Cells and Embryonic Stem Cell Research Oversight Committee (ESCRO) overview information and Harvard-specific policies, procedures, and guidance on Harvard’s Office of the Vice Provost’s for Research Policy & Compliance’s web page.

Review protocols, forms, policies, provenance, contact, and resource information on the ESCRO website.

Obtain all other necessary approvals (i.e., IRB approval for human subjects, IACUC for vertebrate animal subjects, COMS for BL2 materials, etc.) prior to applying for ESCRO approval.

Complete application for ESCRO Approval.

Check submission deadlines.

Note that Stem Cell Research may require additional approval beyond that given by ESCRO. If your research will include human subjects, vertebrate animal subjects, biohazardous materials, radioactive materials, controlled substances, etc. please reference the Office of the Vice Provost’s for Research Policy & Compliance website for additional information.