Please Note the Following IACUC Requirements and Deadlines:

• Protocol Submission Deadline:
  5:00 PM on the Friday three weeks prior to the scheduled meeting date.
  Visit the IACUC Meetings page for specific submission deadlines and meeting dates.

  Important: Protocols submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed until the next month.

• Required Training and Documentation:
  Before protocol review, the following must be completed:

  • Occupational Health Risk Assessment Questionnaire (required for all faculty and students listed on the protocol)
  • CITI Training: Working with the IACUC
  • CITI Training: Species-Specific Modules (as applicable)
  • Face-to-Face Training conducted by the PI on specific research and safety procedures for all students listed on the protocol

• Review Timeline and Approval Conditions:

  • Protocols must be submitted at least 30 days before the date approval is needed.
  • The Principal Investigator (PI) must receive formal IACUC approval before beginning any research activities.
  • Approved protocols are valid for a maximum of three years.
  • The PI will be contacted annually to renew the protocol and verify the project’s status.
  • If no significant changes have occurred, renewal may be extended for one year, up to the three-year limit.
  • Approval will be canceled for discontinued projects.