The initial accreditation of a scientific institute is conducted in case of:

• the establishment of a scientific institute
• a change in the status of the scientific institute.

The procedure of initial accreditation of an institute is initiated when an institute files an application for the issuance of a licence to operate . The application is submitted to the Agency on a standardized form, and in accordance with the instructions provided by the Agency.

The procedure determines whether a scientific institute meets the criteria for initial accreditation of a scientific institute.