Can a single ACC protocol cover multiple grants/funding applications?
Yes, it is possible to have a single ACC protocol linked/matched to several funding sources. This condition can exist for a couple of reasons. First, as outlined in FAQ 4, essentially the same grant is often submitted to several agencies and must be matched to a single protocol. In the second instance, different grants may all be covered by a single protocol. In order for the second example to exist, the grants must be clearly related in scope and overall purpose, and the animal work proposed on the different funding applications must be very similar if not identical. Complications with matching various aspects of protocols with multiple grants can delay approval of the protocol, so investigators are strongly advised to review all animal work proposed in the grants listed on a protocol to ensure that the protocol covers all aspects and that it is clear which studies relate to which grant. If the scope/purpose and/or animal work deviate significantly in the different funding application
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