To: Brown University Investigators

Complete an Application for IACUC review for all research, teaching or testing projects involving animals.  The primary form of the Application is the “Application for the Use of Vertebrate Animals in Research or Teaching,” which must be submitted for ALL animal use.  In addition, most projects will require the completion of 1 or more Appendixes. 

Sign and return the completed Application, including relevant Appendixes, to the IACUC Coordinator in the Research Protections Office. Box 1986, Brown Office Building.  

Address administrative questions regarding the Application to the IACUC Coordinator.   The campus veterinarians are available for consultation on animal care or animal modeling issues.   Note: veterinary consultation is required for all projects that could potentially produce pain or distress.  

Policy: Animal Use Application Review

IACUC@Brown.edu 401.863.6303

Forms

Instructions for completing forms: Click here for helpful hints and for definitions of USDA GUIDELINES FOR ANIMAL USE CLASSIFICATION.

Application for the Use of Vertebrate Animals in Research or Teaching: Complete this form for all vertebrate animal studies.  Also include only the relevant Appendixes.
(Updated 1-June-06)

Certification of IACUC Approval page: Complete this form when submitting an approved protocol from another institution.
(Updated 1-June-06)

Appendices:

Appendix 1-Antibody Production: Complete if the study design includes the production of polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies in animals.  This also includes collaborative or contract procedures at external facilities.
(Updated 1-June-06)

Appendix 2-Substances and Materials:   Complete if the study design includes administration of test materials or devices.  Common methods for administering materials include injection, vascular access, inhalation, surface application or surgical implantation.
(Updated 1-June-06)

Appendix 3-Specimen Collection: Complete if the study design includes the collection of blood or other body fluids, tissues, or devices.  This includes either pre- or post-mortem collections.
(Updated 1-June-06)

Appendix 4-Surgery:  Complete if the study design includes a surgical procedure.   This includes minor/major and acute/survival procedures in any vertebrate species. 
(Updated 1-June-06)

Appendix 5-Special Husbandry and Procedures:    Complete if the study design includes experimental or special husbandry procedures that are not described elsewhere in this Application.
(Updated 1-June-06)

Appendix 6-Breeding and Transgenic Rodents:    Complete if the study design includes breeding or the use of mutant rodents that are not described elsewhere in this Application.
(Updated 1-June-06)