How to apply for approval (information and forms):

For Researchers

Researchers must submit their proposals for approval before commencing any animal-based research. Find information on how to apply for AEC approval and access the necessary forms below:

How to Apply

Applications to be submitted on the UP Portal with all relevant fields completed - only electronic submission will be accepted by the committee.

Login to the UP Portal (www.up.ac.za / My UP Login) on the UP Staff Portal, UP Student portal or UP Guest Portal, find the “Research Grants & Ethics section” 

Templates (For information only - Please complete via the People Soft System)

 
Standard operating procedures (committee)
DALRRD
 
MCC


Relevant UP policy documents:

 

Other relevant documents 
* South African National Standard (SANS 10386:2008):  "The Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes" (Copies available from the S.A. Buro of Standards.  A CD is available from the Jotello F Sogo Library)

 

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