NIH Policies

NIH Policy Manual Chapters:

• Manual 3040-2: Animal Care and Use in the Intramural Program
• Manual 3040-3: Intramural Acquisitions Involving Animal Research Activities
• Manual 3043-1: Introduction of Rodents and Rodent Products
• Manual 3044-1: Nonhuman Primate Quarantine
• Manual 3044-2: Protection of NIH Personnel Who Work With Nonhuman Primates
• Manual 3047: Trans-NIH Animal Facility Security Program
• Manual 3015: Admittance Of Minors To Hazardous Areas
• Manual 1345: Handling and Safeguarding of Controlled Substances for Nonhuman Use
• Manual 1340: NIH Occupational Safety and Health Management Program
• Manual 1165: Agency Agreements

DDIR Institutional Official Policy Memos:

• Disposition of Laboratory Animals
• NIH Intramural Research Program Animal Study Proposal (ASP) Template
  • NIH IRP Animal Study Proposal Template
  • NIH IRP ASP Template Instructions for Emergency Animal Treatment and Care
• Purchase of Custom Antibodies
  • Custom Antibody Vendor List
• Reporting Animal Welfare Concerns
  • Reporting Animal Welfare Concerns Memo
• Timely Assessment and Resolution of Animal Issues Involving Potential Pain and Distress
• Updates to the Nonhuman Primate Users Safety Program NEW

Other NIH Policies:

• Medical Clearance of Transient Visitors into NIH Animal Facilities
• Research Animal Transport for the NIH Clinical Center
• Use of Embryonated Eggs