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CSU IACUC Protocol Application Submission Deadlines

All animal use for research, testing, or teaching under IACUC purview requires IACUC review and approval PRIOR to initiation. PIs need to submit an IACUC protocol via the online protocol system with sufficient time for the IACUC to review and approve. There are two methods of protocol review: FCR and DMR, outlined below.

  • FCR = Full Committee Review; occurs at the monthly IACUC meeting, deadlines for submission and the meeting schedule listed below.
    • If an application is submitted after the deadline, please be aware that it will not get reviewed until the next month’s meeting. If you have additional questions about this matter, please contact IACUC Administrators.
  • DMR (or DR) = Designated Member Review; occurs at any time during the month and does not wait until the IACUC meeting.
    • Protocols that include USDA Pain Category B or C procedures typically go through DMR and can be submitted at any time during the month. However, the IACUC makes the final determination as to whether DMR is appropriate.

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New Protocol Submission Deadlines 2023

Protocols are due on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
The meeting date is the 4th Tuesday of each month.

MonthProtocol Submission DeadlineIACUC Meeting Date
January10th24th
February7th21st
March7th21st
April11th25th
May9th23rd
June13th27th
July11th25th
August8th22nd
September12th26th
October10th24th
November7th28th
December5th*19th*

*Deadline for December is on the 1st Tuesday of the month.
*Meetings for December will be on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Researchers may not initiate use of animals until they have received an IACUC approval.