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How to register for Non-Infectious Research Grade Reagents:

BEI Resources Level 1 registration is for receiving Non-Infectious Research Grade Reagents which are Biosafety Level 1. The following documents must be submitted to begin the registration process. All documents must contain original, ink signatures. BEI Resources cannot accept registration agreements by fax.  If you have questions about the application process, contact BEI Resources.    

To download a Level 1 Individual Registration Packet, please click here.  Registration includes the requirements below:

  • BEI Resources Registration Application The registration application must be completed and signed by the registrant and countersigned by the Program Manager or Department Head of the institution.
  • Individual Material Transfer Agreement The Individual Material Transfer Agreement(Individual MTA) must be completed and signed by the registrant and countersigned by an official capable of legally binding the institution.
  • Scope of Use Submit an abstract, on your organization's official letterhead, describing the proposed scope of work and the proposed use of the reagents within that scope.  Please include any U.S. Government Grant, Cooperative Agreement or Contract Number supporting the use of the reagents.

Institutional Registrations for Level 1

BEI Resources also accepts Institutional Registrations for entities with more than one eligible researcher.  Institutional Registrations require the following documentation:

To download a Level 1 Institutional Registration Packet, please click here.  Registration includes the requirements below:

  • BEI Resources Registration Application The registration application must be completed and signed by the registrant and countersigned by the Program Manager or Department Head of the institution.   Additional researchers should be listed in the Additional Registrant Appendix.
  • Scope of Use Each registrant must submit an abstract, on the organization's official letterhead, describing the proposed scope of work and the proposed use of the reagents within that scope.  Please include any U.S. Government Grant, Cooperative Agreement or Contract Number supporting the use of the reagents.

Mailing Instructions

Mail all documents with original ink signatures to:

BEI Resources
Customer Service: Registration
10801 University Boulevard
Manassas, VA 20110-2209

Documents sent via fax will not be accepted. 

The possession, use and transfer of biological materials is tightly controlled by federal regulations and several government agencies. A complete review of the compliance requirements is important for researchers who may work with such materials.

Please send all required documents in one package and allow two to three weeks after receipt of all registration materials for approval by BEI Resources and NIAID. Missing information will delay approval and could result in declining the application.

If you have questions about the application process, contact BEI Resources.