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 2023 courses | May 26, 2022 | October 25, 2022 | November 9, 2022 |
| Summer 2023 courses | November 15, 2022 | January 4, 2023 | January 19, 2023 |
| January 23, 2023 | February 22, 2023 | March 9, 2023 | |
| Fall 2023 Courses | March 29, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
Application Submission Deadlines for Research Activities
| Request to Use Animals | Animal Use Protocol | ACC Review meeting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2022 | October 25, 2022 | November 9, 2022 | |
| November 15, 2022 | January 4, 2023 | January 19, 2023 | |
| January 23, 2023* | February 22, 2023 | March 9, 2023 | |
| March 29, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | |
*For summer 2023 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.