Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)

Mount Sinai is committed to maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state and local environmental statutes, regulations, and permits, and strives for continuous improvement in environmental performance.

Compliance

It is the mission of the Mount Sinai Assurance & Compliance Services Department to ensure that the Institution upholds its commitment to legal and ethical conduct by all faculty and staff.

Animal Research

The Animal Welfare Act (AWA), Animal Welfare Act Regulations (AWAR), and the Public Health Search Health Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHSP) require all institutions using vertebrate animals for biomedical research, training, or teaching to establish an IACUC.

Leaving ISMMS

The following information provides guidance for Principal Investigators (PIs) who are leaving to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS).  PIs should also consult with their department administrator for additional guidance.

Transferring To ISMMS

Guidance for Principal Investigators (PIs) who are transferring to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS).  PIs should also consult with their department administrator for additional guidance.

Grants Training

Grants Compliance, GCO 101: Basics of the Sponsored Project and Research Application Process, GCO 201: Basics of Sponsored Projects Budgeting, GCO 202: NIH Modular Grant Budgets, GCO 203: Budgeting Direct Costs on Federal Awards, GCO 204: Budgeting Indirect Costs on Federal Awards, GCO 301: Preparing Grants with Subawards, GCO 401: Preparing an NIH Other Support Page

Mandatory Training for In Vivo Research

Training is required for all personnel (faculty, staff or students) working with animals or who are listed on the IACUC protocol. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Training, Annual Occupational Health and Safety Questionnaire (OHSQ).