Carleton University Animal Care Committee usually meets every month to discuss and give approval to proposed research involving the use of animals at Carleton. The role and responsibilities of the ACC are clearly defined in the Terms of Reference
Animal Care Protocols, Amendments and Annual Reviews must be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the meeting through cu Researcher Portal.
For first time applicants, or for new types of procedures, researchers are encouraged to meet with the consulting veterinarian or provide a draft protocol for review.
| Submission Dates | ACC meeting Dates 2025 |
| Tues. Jan 7 | Tues. Jan 28 |
| Tues. Feb 4 | Tues. Feb 25 |
| Tues. Mar 4 | Tues. Mar 25 |
| Tues. April 1 | Tues. April 22 |
| Tues. May 6 | Tues. May 27 |
| Tues. June 3 | Tues. June 24 |
In order to use animals for research at Carleton, you must have an approved Animal Use Protocol in place.
The ACC may give conditional approval pending compliance with requested changes; final approval will be granted once provisos have been met or at the next scheduled ACC meeting.
To help you navigate the protocol process, here are the various steps:
| Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 |
| Pedagogical or Scientific Merit Review | Training | Protocol Submission and Review | Amendments, Yearly Renewal or Closure | Post Approval Review |
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