Protocol Writing Assistance

Example Lay Summary 

Example Flow Charts   1  2

Protocol Writing Tips

Lay Terms Glossary

Search for Alternatives and Duplication

The Flesch-Kinkaid Reading Level Tool - Directions for using the F-K reading tool to determine the grade level of your lay summary

Submission Deadlines

Active Protocol Database (Restricted Access) - To find a list of your active protocols, due dates, and other protocol information 

Animal Use

Required Form

Instructions for Protocol Application

Live Animal Use: Use this form for all new and renewal biomedical research involving live animals

Animal Use Protocol Application

Additional species: Use this form as an attachment to the Animal Use Protocol if using more than one species.  Each species must be listed separately

Additional Species Form

Additional Personnel form: Use these forms with the Animal Use Protocol Application if you need more space for personnel

Additional Personnel Form

Base Protocol Application: Use this form for a frequently used procedure to minimize repeating information on protocl applications

Base Protocol Application

Fresh or Frozen Animal Tissue: Use this form for all research conducted with animal tissue obtained from an outside source

Tissue Use Application

Annual Reviews: To be completed the first and second year for all active protocols

Annual Review Form

Annual Reviews for 2 Species: To be completed the first and second year for all active protocols

2 Species Annual Review Form

Amendment: Application for changes on the protocol including: personnel, anesthesia, laboratory rooms, procedures, species, strains, funding, etc.

Protocol Amendment Form

Animal Care Forms:  Link to DLAM forms (shipping record, transfer requests, surgery requests and reports, anesthesia records

Dept of Lab Animal Forms

 Animal Transfer Request:  DLAM form to request animals to be transferred from one protocol to another.  Must be used for ALL live animal transfers.

Animal Transfer Request Form

Personnel Training: All employess must complete the LATA online training BEFORE working with animals or animal tissue.  This is for the safety of the animals AND the personnel working with them.  Please read the instructions carefully and complete the modules for EACH species you plan to work with.  

LATA Online Training Instructions