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THIS YEAR'S FAIR DATES ARE March 31 - April 2, 2009!

Please read the "DO YOU NEED IT?" column to determine whether a particular form is required for your student's entry.  Click HERE for some helpful information from our Scientific Review Committee.

Need mice from a reputable supplier for your project?  Contact Charles River Laboratories at 1-800-LABRATS or visit their website at www.criver.com.  A general site for information and links to other vendors can be found at http://guide.labanimal.com.

FORM NAME

DO YOU NEED IT?
CHECKLIST FOR ADULT SPONSOR/
SAFETY ASSESSMENT
This completed form is required for ALL projects and must be completed prior to experimentation.
RESEARCH PLAN This completed form is required for ALL projects.  Type or print all information requested.  Every question must be answered.
RESEARCH PLAN (TEAMS) This completed form is required for ALL TEAM projects.  Type or print all information requested.  Every question must be answered.
APPROVAL FORM This completed form is required for ALL projects.
REGISTERED RESEARCH,
INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL SETTING
This form must be completed by the scientist supervising the student research conducted in a registered research institution (e.g., university lab, medical center, NIH, SSTP, etc.) or industrial setting.
QUALIFIED SCIENTIST Required for research involving animals, controlled substances and pathogens; may be required for rDNA, tissues, and humans. 
Must be signed prior to the start of student experimentation.   Click HERE for tips on avoiding common errors in completing this form.
DESIGNATED SUPERVISOR Required if the Qualified Scientist is unable to supervise the experiment OR for projects using hazardous materials or devices.  Click HERE for tips on avoiding common errors in completing this form.
HUMAN SUBJECTS Required for all research involving humans. 
IRB approval required before experimentation.  Click HERE for tips on avoiding common errors in completing this form.
(The Adult Sponsor, Qualified Scientist, or Designated Supervisor cannot serve on the SRC/IRB for their particular project.)
INFORMED CONSENT Recommended for all projects involving human subjects, required for all involving risk.  Use a separate form for each test subject.
NONHUMAN VERTEBRATE ANIMAL Required for all research involving nonhuman vertebrate animals.  Click HERE for valuable tips on avoiding common errors in completing this form.
(SRC approval required before experimentation.)
HUMAN AND ANIMAL TISSUE Required for all projects using viable fresh tissue, organs, human or animal parts, including blood, blood products, teeth, primary cell structures, and body fluids (plant tissue is excluded).  (SRC approval required before experimentation.)

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