| Policy number |
5.02.2018.B
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|---|---|
| Policy category | Research |
| Responsible department |
Graduate Studies and Research Office
Provost and Vice-President, Academic
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| Approval authority | Board of Governors |
| Original approval date | |
| Next review date |
Policy Summary
The Nipissing University Animal Care Committee has an ethical, scientific and social responsibility (refer to NU-RES-2011.03 - Nipissing University Animal Care Terms of Reference) to apply protocol review and approval criteria in a fair, equitable and consistent manner. This requires the provision of complete and appropriate information by the principal investigator. Protocols involving physical and/or psychological distress (pain, fear) must be fully reviewed and require strong scientific justification that is clearly supported by current knowledge.
In this policy, you will find:
- Scope
- Purpose
- General Principles
- ACC Review and Approval Process
- Related Policies