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Animal Use Protocol Forms

Choosing the correct form

A "Long Form" protocol must be submitted if:

• You are submitting a NEW project involving animals (including "tissues only" projects),
• It has been 3 years since the last ACUC approval on an existing project, or
• There has been a substantial change in the methods or scope of an existing project.

Download and complete the latest version of the Long Form.DOC

A "Short Form" should be completed:

• For yearly renewals (required of all principal investigators),
• If you have previously completed a long form protocol application, and are resubmitting the same grant proposal to a different funding agency with new funding intervals (dates),
• If you are resubmitting a grant proposal to the same funding agency with new funding intervals (dates), or
• If you are making clerical "changes" in the original protocol, such as the Project Title, the Principal Investigator, Investigators or staff.

Download and complete the latest version of the Short Form.DOC

An "Addendum and Modifications Form" may be sufficient if:

• You are requesting approval of minor methodological changes to an existing, approved protocol, or
• You are requesting additional animals/tissue on an existing, approved protocol.

Download, complete and submit the latest versions of the Addendum and Modifications Form

Tissue Sharing Form

In addition to the required protocol forms, the ACUC encourages Investigators fill out the Donor and Recipient Survey Form ("DONOR.DOC" ) and return it via e-mail to the ACUC Office.   Information from this form can be used to facilitate our Tissue Sharing Program, which allows for the minimization of the number of animals being used for research.

If you have questions concerning the appropriate form to use for your particular situation, please contact the University of Miami ACUC Office by email for clarification. Failure to use the proper form may result in a delay in the review of your application.

IMPORTANT: Please submit a copy of the completed original protocol with appropriate signatures to the ACUC Office (R64), 1205 Dominion Tower. This should be done prior to the next deadline submission date in order to be considered for review at the next scheduled ACUC meeting. Only pages that are relavent to your research project should be included in your protocol.

Microsoft Word Win 97/2000 Format (PC and Mac compatible)

Some PC users may find it helpful to position the mouse over the desired file, and hold down the right mouse button, in order to bring up menu options for saving the file to the desktop, etc. Open the file from within the Word application to insure proper format.

If you would like any of the forms in a format not listed on this page, please contact the Animal Care and Use Office.