Protocol Review Policies

UCUCA Policy and Procedures for Continuing Review of Animal Research Protocols: Protocol expiration policy, including summary of PHS and NIH policy concerning protocol expirations, protocol renewal submission deadline, and PI responsibility pertaining to renewal of protocols and corresponding with the UCUCA Office.

UCUCA Policy On Use of “Fee-for-Service” Protocols and Centers: Explains how the use of "Fee-for-Service" cores and centers should be explained and justified within your approved protocol.

Guidelines for Unit Heads in Assuring Scientific or Instructional Merit in Proposals for Animal Use in Research or Testing: Policy for scientific merit review for projects receiving departmental sponsorship, or for those projects which have not yet received external funding.

Review for Scientific Merit of Animals in Use Categories 7, 8, and 9: Outlines the criteria for obtaining proof of scientific merit specifically for animals that are placed into Use Category 7, 8, or 9.

UM UCUCA Program for the Monitoring of Approved Protocols: Explains the post-approval protocol monitoring system, which helps ensure the selected laboratory's compliance with the procedures outlined in its approved protocol.

UM UCUCA Program for Rectifying Serious or Ongoing Non-Compliance: Outlines the steps taken in the event of serious or ongoing non-compliance in the management of animal care and use, with regard to UM and government rules and regulations.