Requests by researchers to use animals in their research. Requests, including descriptions of project and procedures which will be performed on animals, are reviewed by the Animal Care Committee. May include "Project Review Forms for New Projects" (PRF) and "Project Review Forms -- Renewal/Update/Change of Animal Use or Protocols" (PRF-Renewal/Change).

Official Copy: Office of Animal Welfare
Retention: 6 years after calendar year of last approval
Disposition Method: Shred or Delete

Other Copy: Principal Investigator
Retention: 6 years after final termination of grant/contract or 6 years after study termination if research is not grant/contract funded
Disposition Method: Shred or Delete