How to Write an Application Involving Research Animals

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• Requirements for Grantees Using Research Animals
• Research Planning Is a Team Effort
• Consider Alternatives to Using Animals
• Is Your Institution Assured by OLAW?
• How to Get an Assurance
• What OLAW Looks For
  • Veterinary Care
  • Personnel Qualifications and Training
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Animal Facilities and Species Inventory
• Working With Your IACUC
• How Your IACUC Is Structured
• Write Your Protocol
• Write the Application: Indicate Use of Animals
• Answer the Five Points in the Vertebrate Animals Section
• How NIAID Reviews Applications Using Research Animals
• Understand Codes on Your Summary Statement
• NIAID Will Send a Just-in-time Request
• Reporting Requirements During Your Award
• IACUCs Monitor Your Progress
• You'll Have Semiannual Reviews and Inspections
• Avoid Suspension of Animal Activities
• Know Your IACUC's Reporting Requirements
• Keep Your Records Accessible
• In Conclusion

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Other Tutorials and Resources

• See our All About Grants page for more information on NIH grant application and review.
• Find answers to questions about application specifics in Quick Facts on Research Grant Applications.