Timetable for Protocol Approval
Approval of a new protocol usually takes between two and six weeks. The timetable is dependent upon several factors, including the responsiveness of the PI to questions by the IACUC, the schedule of monthly meetings, and whether the protocol requires full committee review.
| Type of Review | Approximate Time |
|---|---|
| Pre-review by IACUC staff | 2 days |
| New protocol review | 28 days |
| Renewal protocol review | 28 days |
| Significant amendments | 26 days |
| Minor amendments | 2 days |
| Full committee review | Monthly meetings |
| Facility inspections | Every 6 months |
| PI requested grant verification | 3 days |