A protocol is required when research includes:

• A) Any live vertebrate animal
• B) Tissues from a vertebrate animal that was either manipulated for research prior to euthanasia and/or euthanized specifically for research
• C) Invertebrate animals housed in the ARP animal facility and/or invertebrates in contact with vertebrate animals

A few quick tips to remember:

• New or transferring investigators should visit the IRAP Access site for steps to obtaining access for protocol submission
• More than one grant may be associated with a protocol if the objectives and procedures are similar.
• Grants already submitted to OSP do not need to be attached to the protocol. Grants or proposals not yet submitted to OSP must be attached in the Funding section.
• Answer all questions on the protocol form and asked by reviewers for a faster review.
• Training and health enrollment must be completed prior to approval.
• If you have difficulty meeting a deadline or responding to a question, contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
• Pay close attention to your approval email for any additional information or requirements for animal release.