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1. Check Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) meeting dates
Check AEC meeting dates.
2. Complete AEC project description
Links and downloads
- Application for approval to use animals in a research project (DOC - 139.5 KB)
3: Complete the relevant monitoring sheets
Complete the Animal Monitoring Sheet and/or the Animal Surgical Monitoring Sheet.
Links and downloads
- Animal Monitoring Sheet (DOC - 39.8 KB)
- Anaesthesia and Surgical Monitoring Sheet (DOC - 21.4 KB)
4: Complete phenotype reports
Also complete the phenotype reports if your project involves the use of any new genetically modified strains that have not been used in the BRF before.
You may use the Austin Health phenotype report form or an approved form from another institution.
Links and downloads
- Austin Health phenotype report (DOC - 20.1 KB)
5. Complete the standard operating procedure (SOP) or use the existing SOP
If applicable, complete the SOP or use the existing SOP.
Links and downloads
- Standard Operating Procedure (DOC - 162.4 KB)
6: Pay the new project review fee
When you submit your new project, you will need to pay a new project review fee. The amount you need to pay depends on the type of new project being submitted.
Links and downloads
- AEC IBC Fee form (DOC - 52.0 KB)
7: Email submission to AEC
Email your submission to aec.ethics@austin.org.au.
