What do I need to do if the grant proposes subcontracting work involving animals to another institution?
If any portion of the work proposed in the funding application is being conducted at UIC, then the normal protocol submission process must be completed for the proportion of work that will be conducted with UIC as the performance site. The protocol(s) will need to list which portions of the grant are being conducted at UIC. In addition, a Form G Umbrella protocol must be submitted in order to cover those portions of the animal work that are being subcontracted to another institution. On Form G, the PI (this should be the grant PI) will need to list all UIC ACC approvals, as well as, the approvals from the institutions to which the animal work will be subcontracted. A copy of the approval letter(s) and the protocol(s) from the other institution(s) must be provided with the Form G protocol so that UIC can ensure that the work approved covers the scope of the subcontract. As the primary grantee, UIC is ultimately responsible for the animal work conducted and must ensure full compliance wi
