NIH Grants and Funding
In this issue:
- Annual Reports to OLAW due December 1, 2025
- OLAW Publishes New 21st Century Cures Evaluation Webpage
- CUSP Sharing Site Open to All US Institutions [External Announcement]
- 2025 AAALAC Global Virtual Conference: Empowering Culture of Care [External Event]
- IACUC 101 Plus Virtual Workshop – Save the Date! [External Event]
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Annual Reports to OLAW due December 1, 2025
Annual Reports for the reporting period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, are due to OLAW by December 1, 2025 for domestic institutions with an approved Domestic Animal Welfare Assurance.
The Annual Report to OLAW webpage contains additional information, instructions, and the Annual Report form. Domestic institutions must download the updated Annual Report form and should email the completed, signed Annual Report form in PDF format to [email protected] by December 1, 2025.
Email responses to received Annual Reports will look different than previous years. To assist us in efficient handling of your Annual Reports, after your initial submission, please only reply to the last received email and avoid drafting and sending new emails regarding the Annual Report.
A notice with details regarding Foreign Annual Reports will be announced separately at a later date.
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OLAW Publishes New 21st Century Cures Evaluation Webpage
OLAW recently published a new webpage with the survey results evaluating the outcome of the efforts by the NIH OLAW and USDA to reduce administrative burden on investigators while maintaining scientific integrity and animal welfare. This project was part of the plan to help determine whether the flexibilities, updates, policies and regulatory changes implemented by the NIH, USDA, and FDA (and published in the report Reducing Administrative Burden for Researchers: Animal Care and Use in Research) were effective at reducing administrative workload, allowing investigators to focus more on their research. You can check out the results by clicking the button below!
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CUSP Sharing Site Open to All US Institutions [External Announcement]
As of September 15th, all U.S. institutions are invited to join the CUSP Sharing Site! CUSP or “Compliance Unit Standard Procedures” is a multi-institutional initiative in collaboration with FDP to develop an online resource where participating institutions can share standard procedures used in animal care protocols. CUSP hopes to relieve administrative burden and increase inter-institutional communication between researchers and regulators while improving animal care through this effort. To join, request the required participation agreement from the CUSP Help Desk Team. Resources, instructions, and monthly office hours are available online:
Information regarding this external announcement is being provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.
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2025 AAALAC Global Virtual Conference: Empowering Culture of Care [External Event]
October 7-8, 2025 | 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM ET | Virtual
The AAALAC International Global Virtual Conference will share ideas and innovative practices from AAALAC accredited programs around the world! Cost is FREE for the entire scientific community!
Registration is required. Presentations will be in English. Translation of the presentations is available through subtitles on the online webinar platform. The conference will be recorded and made available to registered participants after the event
About AAALAC: AAALAC International is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary accreditation program. When animals are used, AAALAC works with institutions and researchers to serve as a bridge between progress and animal well-being. This is done through AAALAC's voluntary accreditation process in which research programs demonstrate that they meet the minimum standards required by law, and are also going the extra step to achieve excellence in animal care and use.
Information regarding this external event is being provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.
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IACUC 101 Plus Virtual Workshop – Save the Date! [External Event]
October 28-29, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET | Virtual
This workshop explores IACUC fundamentals appropriate for new and seasoned IACUC members, IACUC affiliates, and individuals responsible for their institution's animal care program. The course provides a basic yet comprehensive overview of the laws, regulations, and policies that govern the humane care and use of research animals. The USDA and OLAW will have representatives present to provide guidance on compliance issues and to provide agency updates.
Please note: Registration for this course ends October 22, 11:00 PM Eastern Time
About IACUC 101: The IACUC 101 Series is an educational program designed to provide IACUC members, administrators, veterinarians, animal care staff, researchers, regulatory personnel, and compliance officers information about the role and responsibilities of the IACUC, including an understanding of federal policies and regulations governing laboratory animal welfare. The faculty consists of nationally recognized experts and representatives from private and academic biomedical research institutions, OLAW, USDA, and AAALAC International.
Information regarding this external event is being provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.