All applications for a Request to Use Animals, Animal Use Protocols (AUPs), and related events are submitted through the ROMEO research application portal.
All required forms for the request to use animals application are available in the attachments section of the application in the ROMEO research application portal.
Application Submission Deadlines for Teaching Activities
| Semester | Request to Use Animals | Animal Use Protocol | ACC Review meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 courses | August 18, 2023 | September 26, 2023 | October 17,2023 |
| Summer 2024 courses | November 15, 2023 | January 3, 2024 | January 17, 2024 |
| January 24, 2024 | February 21, 2024 | March 6, 2024 | |
| Fall 2024 Courses | April 4, 2024 | May 2, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
Application Submission Deadlines for Research Activities
| Request to Use Animals | Animal Use Protocol | ACC Review meeting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2023 | September 26, 2023 | October 17, 2023 | |
| November 15, 2023 | January 3, 2024 | January 17, 2024 | |
| January 24, 2024* | February 21, 2024 | March 6, 2024 | |
| April 4, 2024 | May 2, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | |
*For summer 2024 research projects this is the recommended submission deadline for Request to Use Animals requiring an AUP.
Renewals to approved Animal Use Protocols
For renewals it is recommended to submit the renewal 1 month before expiry to allow time for revisions if required. If the AUP is not continuing, a final report event must be submitted.