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Application Procedures and Forms

Applications to the ACEC are made via eForms, found within the Research Information Management Sustem (RIMS).   RIMS is a centralised and linked database of all funded research projects and ethically approved protocols.  RIMS can be accessed on and off campus using standard University of Newcastle numberplate and password.  RIMS will provide research staff with transparent access to research administration information, which will enable improved management of research projects from anywhere, any time.

To make a submission to the ACEC:

  • To go to the RIMS support pages (http://www.newcastle.edu.au/research/research-services/rims/ for information on RIMS.
  • Use your web browser (Firefox) to log into RIMS (https://rims.newcastle.edu.au/login.asp).
  • Open the "My Animal Use" module on the left menu to create a new submission or find an existing protocol to vary.
  • Detailed help documentation can be found within RIMS via the built in "Help-Dev" menu option.
  • For advice on the type of application to submit, or problems associated with completing the submission please email Kim Hughes.

Application for NEW approval, or RENEWAL of approval:

1. Is this an application for a NEW project (i.e. has not had previous animal ethics approval)?

YES. Download documents for the type of project you will be conducting:

For a RESEARCH project:

RIMS eForm


Animal Details

Attachments and SOPs

For a TEACHING project:

RIMS eForm


Animal Details

Attachments and SOPs

For research conducted in the FIELD, or WILDLIFE SURVEYS:

RIMS eForm


Animal Details

Attachments and SOPs

For establishment of a Breeding Colony of GM animals at the University of Newcastle

Application Form

Attachments and SOPs

NO. Go to Question 2.

2. For continuing projects: For continuing projects, complete a progress report/renewal application.

Annual Progress Report / Renewal

A RENEWAL Application is required:

RIMS eForm

Renewal - Research and Teaching Animal Details

 

Renewal - Wildlife Animal Details

Attachments and SOPs

 

Application for amendment to a project with CURRENT approval:

Minor amendment to the approved protocol:

RIMS eForm

Animal Details

Attachments and SOPs

 

Other documents, guidelines and forms:

Documents and guidelines to assist with completion of application forms:

Checklist: Impacts on animal welfare

Checklist

Classification definitions

Definitions

Links to information regarding animal well-being monitoring checklists

Links

Payment details

To accompany applications from researchers and teachers not associated with the University of Newcastle or HNE Area Health Service

Payment details form

Final report

To be submitted when a project is completed or discontinued

RIMS eForm

Adverse Event

To notify the ACEC of adverse/unexpected events

RIMS eForm

Report to ACEC

Report to the ACRC e.g. response to project inspections, progress report for pilot study, etc

RIMS eForm