NIH Grants and Funding
In this issue:
- OLAW Newsletters Transitioning to NIH Listserv System Effective August 18
- 3Rs Symposium Registration Open! [External Event]
- Animal Research Compliance (ARC) Summit- Registration Open Now! [External Event]
- PRIM&R Workshop: Exploring IACUC Fundamentals [External Event]
- SCAW Training Workshop [External Event]
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OLAW Newsletters Transitioning to NIH Listserv System Effective August 18
While OLAW will continue to publish newsletters with important announcements and upcoming events, things will look a little different later this month. NIH is transitioning to the listserv system. What you need to know:
- After August 18, 2025, OLAW news will come as listserv emails from [email protected] on behalf of [email protected]. Please add both of these email addresses to your safe senders list. There is no set date for the next newsletter to come out at this time; this is just the effective date of the change.
- Current newsletter subscribers will automatically be subscribed to the listserv.
- Please do NOT use the subscription management links in any previous newsletters from now on. The OLAW listserv information webpage will be updated with new subscription management information at the time of transition.
The transition does not require any action on your part. However, if you find that you are no longer receiving OLAW news after some time (i.e., mid-September), please manually subscribe to the listserv in the event that there was an error in transferring your subscription. Please reach out to the OLAW Division of Policy and Education if you have any questions!
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3Rs Symposium Registration Open! [External Event]
September 25, 2025 | In-person | Pittsburgh, PA
The 3Rs Symposium Returns! This year's symposium will focus on reduction, refinement, and replacement methods to improve laboratory animal welfare while maintaining or improving scientific results.
Sessions will discuss opportunities to use the 3Rs of replacement, reduction and refinement to improve efficiency and rigor and improve animal welfare. This year we will focus on introductions to the 3Rs on the first day, more in-depth applications on the second and third day, and integration of the three Rs on the last day. Presentations on useful resources and communications strategies are also featured throughout the 4 half-day events. Sessions are designed for investigators, laboratory animal veterinarians, care staff, and IACUC members and staff. Residents, students, and postdocs are also welcome! Please join us online as we learn from the speakers and each other! There will be opportunities built into the program for attendees to ask questions, comment, or offer suggestions.
This virtual event will be submitted for RACE Credits. To register to attend, click the link below:
About the 3Rs Symposium: Jointly organized by the Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the USDA’s Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) at the National Agricultural Library, and the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, National Institutes of Health, the goal of the symposium is to bring together experts and practitioners to share information and discuss new and practical approaches to the 3Rs.
Information regarding this jointly organized event is being provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.
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Animal Research Compliance (ARC) Summit- Registration Open Now! [External Event]
September 16-17 | Virtual | Two Half-Days
Enrollment for this event is open now! The ARC Summit is a community-focused event designed for Animal Research Compliance professionals and ACUC Programs. It features tailored presentations that revolve around key themes: Professionalism, Leadership, Innovation, and Culture. The conference takes place over two half-days and is crafted mindfully to support knowledge retention, individual health, and team building. This format truly supports a “Come as You Are” energy. Please reach out to Eugene Matullo at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Visit the ARC Summit Webpage for the Run of Show and Enrollment.
Information regarding this external event is provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.
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PRIM&R Workshop: Exploring IACUC Fundamentals [External Event]
September 10, 17, and 24 | Virtual | 1:00–3:00 PM ET
This interactive workshop is designed to help new IACUC administrators build the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to oversee animal research compliance with confidence through three engaging two-hour sessions. Topics include key regulations and institutional policies, managing protocol reviews, facility inspections, and post-approval monitoring. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore real-world case studies, discuss common challenges, and gain actionable insights to support decision-making. Information on registration and fees can be found on the event website.
About PRIM&R: Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1974 that works to ensure the highest ethical standards in research by providing education, membership, and other professional resources to the research and research oversight community, including those who work with human subjects protections programs (HRPPs), institutional review boards (IRBs), animal care and use programs, and institutional animal care and use committees (IACUCs).
Information regarding this external event is provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.
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3Rs Symposium Registration Open! [External Event]
September 25, 2025 | In-person | Pittsburgh, PA
This in-person event is sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh. More about the program, schedule, speakers, and registration fees can be found on the event webpage.
About SCAW: The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) is dedicated to balancing animal welfare and excellence in basic and applied scientific inquiry. SCAW’s workshops further that mission by providing training from experts in animal research, including investigators, laboratory animal veterinarians, and representatives from the USDA, NIH OLAW, and AAALAC International.
Information regarding this external event is being provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.