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 2025 courses | August 23, 2024 | September 27, 2024 | October 17, 2024 |
| Summer 2025 courses | November 22, 2024 | January 3, 2025 | January 21, 2025 |
| January 24, 2025 | February 21, 2025 | March 11, 2025 | |
| Fall 2025 Courses | April 4, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | May 20, 2025 |
Application Submission Deadlines for Research Activities
| Request to Use Animals | Animal Use Protocol | ACC Review meeting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2024 | September 27, 2024 | October 17, 2024 | |
| November 22, 2024 | January 3, 2025 | January 21, 2025 | |
| January 24, 2025* | February 21, 2025 | March 11, 2025 | |
| April 4, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | |
*For summer 2025 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.