IUP IACUC FAQs

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When is it necessary to submit an IACUC animal protocol?

Why is it necessary to have IACUC approval of animal uses?

Who should submit the protocol?

What about permits? Does the IACUC require permits for my research?

Where should the completed protocol form be submitted?

What happens to my protocol after submission?

When can I begin my work with animals?

How long does IACUC approval take?

For how long will my work be approved?

IACUC approval is granted for up to a one-year period. If the use of animals is to continue beyond this date, submission of an IACUC Renewal Approval Request form can be used to request expedited review for a further one-year approval period, up to a maximum of three years. Investigators are expected to submit the renewal request before their approval period has expired. After three years of continued project approval, a project may be continued only after a new animal protocol is submitted for full review and approved.

What should I do if I have questions about the IACUC or the required forms?

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