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Office of Research and Innovation
Research Administration and Compliance

IACUC Lifecycle

Step 1: Determining if Approval is Required

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  • Guidance for What Animal Activities Need IACUC Review and Approval

Step 2: Preparing and Submitting an Application for Vertebrate Animal Use (AVAU)

  • What to Include in Your IACUC Application
  • How to Submit an Application Through the RED
  • What other Reviews May Be Needed to Conduct Animal Work at NC State

Step 3: Application Review Process

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  • Types of IACUC Review Explained
  • How to Address Comments on Your Protocol
  • Review and Approval Turnaround Time

Step 4: Responsibilities after Initial Approval

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  • Requesting an Amendment or Three Year Rewrite
  • Additional Documentation Requirements While Conducting Studies
  • IACUC Inspections of Your Lab
  • Reporting a Complaint, Concern, Problem, Adverse Event or Noncompliance

Step 5: Closing a Study/IACUC Protocol

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  • When and How to Close an IACUC Protocol