Vertebrate Animals

Vertebrate Animals Guidelines

The Vertebrate Animals section is required on all NIH applications when the use of any type of vertebrate animal is proposed.

For UCLA-based studies, an introductory paragraph should be included for the UCLA DLAM facilities, along with information on the expertise and availability of veterinary staff. See the provided guidelines on specific requirements in the documents below.

Page Limit: None.

Resources:

• GSU Guidelines for Vertebrate Animals (Word Doc)
• NIH Worksheet for Applications Involving Animals (PDF)
• Information and Training from the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
• The University of Colorado School of Medicine’s Presentation on NIH Requirements (PDF) (Addresses 2016 changes, rigor and transparency, and vertebrate animals)
• NIH Guidelines on Vertebrate Animals from SF 424 FORMS H