This document provides an overview of the Investigational New Drug (IND) application process. It discusses how an IND is required to begin clinical trials on new drugs and allows pharmaceuticals to be transported between states for research purposes. The document outlines the various stages of pre-clinical and clinical testing, including pre-clinical studies in animals to establish safety, and the three phases of human clinical trials. It provides details on the key components of an IND application, including chemistry and manufacturing information, clinical protocols, and safety data from non-clinical studies. The overall goal of an IND is to obtain permission from the FDA to begin human clinical trials by demonstrating the new drug and trial design will not place subjects at unreasonable risk.