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I. Purpose:

Montana State University (MSU) is accountable for ensuring all work conducted meets applicable regulations. The intent of this policy is to provide guidance for review of projects involving collaborative work with live animals used agricultural animal research at outside organizations or in the field for the performance of research, testing, breeding or teaching.

II. Scope:

This applies to all animal users working under an AACUC approved protocol. Principal Investigators are responsible for working with facility managers in ensuring staff are trained on facility specific biosecurity requirements.

III. Definitions:

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): An agreement between an authorized MSU representative and the collaborating organization for the performance of animal research, testing, breeding or teaching.

Principal Investigator (PI): An MSU employee responsible for a proposal (i.e., “animal use protocol”) to conduct research and for the design and implementation of research involving animals.

IV. Process Procedure:

  1. PI is to provide the AACUC Program Manager with the following information:
    1. Name of collaborating institution
    2. Name of PI at collaborating institution, email and phone number
    3. Research Project (grant/contract) title
    4. Sponsor or funding agency if applicable
    5. Sponsor’s award number if applicable

 

  1. AACUC Program Manager responsibilities:
    1. Initiation of the MOU through the PI at the collaborating institution. Assessment of the completed MOU for compliance and obtaining additional documentation as required.
    2. Distribution of the fully executed MOU and associated documentation as applicable to MSU PI and collaborating PI.

 

 

AACUC Approval Date: August 27, 2024

Review Date: August 27, 2024

Issue Date: August 30, 2024