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Supports strategic investments across the research enterprise.

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Develops junior faculty into the next research leaders.

Targeted Proposal Teams

Encourages collaboration across disciplines.

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About

The division is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation.

About the VPR STAFF DIRECTORY

About the Division

Mission Statement

Advancing and strengthening all aspects of the research enterprise.

Senior Administrative Leadership Team

Associate vice presidents, executive directors and directors

Faculty Research Organizations

Council of Principal Investigators and University Research Council

About the Research Enterprise

The Strategic Plan

Download the entire plan or the abbreviated version.

Themes and Sub-themes

Download a packet of fact sheets for details about each.

Highlights (2023)

Gathers and frames data into six foundational categories.

Quicklinks
    Fact Sheets
    Research Rankings
    Feedback
Funding

Seek external funding from governments, non-profits or corporations. Apply for internal grants for interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary projects.

Funding Newsletters

Internal

Advancing Discovery to Market

Nurtures commercial potential of recent discoveries.

Arts & Humanities Fellows Program

Provides multi-year support for scholarship or creative works

Panther RISE Grant Program

Fosters collaboration with Prairie View A&M University.

Research Development Fund

Supports strategic investments across the research enterprise.

Research Leadership Fellowship

Develops junior faculty into the next research leaders.

Targeted Proposal Teams

Encourages collaboration across disciplines.

External

Search for Funding

Navigate databases to identify opportunities.

Federal Funding

Explore online access to departments and agencies.

Limited Submissions

Understand how the division identifies and manages these opportunities.

Private Foundations

Consider options for non-profit support.

Quicklinks
Proposal Support

Generate applications that compete more effectively for research dollars.

Proposal Development

Research Development Services

Central office providing proposal support, resources, and professional development.

Multidisciplinary Proposal Development

For multidisciplinary funding opportunities.

Early Career Faculty

For researchers launching their portfolios.

Special Strategic Projects

For proposals that align with division priorities.

Proposal Submission

Sponsored Research Services – Getting Started

Master the steps for submitting a successful proposal.

Submission Guidelines

Follow the approve process for pursuing external funding.

Budget Development

Work with a proposal administrator.

Quicklinks
    Proposal Forms
    Tutorials
    Find Your SRS Contact
    Time and Effort
    Institutional Letter of Support
    Cost Rates
    Limited Submission
    Research Titles and Staffing
    iThenticate
    Hanover Research: Proposal Review
    Bouvier Grant Group: NIH Proposal Training Courses
Awards & Projects

Get help with starting, managing or closing a project.

Starting a Project

SRS PI Guidebook

Delve into services offered throughout the project cycle.

Contract Negotiations

Protect your interests and Texas A&M’s.

Facilities and Administration

Learn your cost rates.

Project Set-Up

Ensure a project meets all requirements.

Managing a Project

Project Administration

Exercise best practices from establishment to closeout.

Maestro

Streamline project administration.

Informational Sessions

“Answers for You” videos address vital topics and issues.

Project Closeout

Meet the requirements for final technical reports.

Quicklinks
    Research Compliance
    Find Your SRS Contact
    Commercialization
    Administrative Forms
    Agreement Forms
    Developing a Budget
Research Compliance

Understand the laws, rules and regulations for conducting research that is safe, legal and ethical.

Report an Incident / Concern Research Misconduct

Research Compliance and Biosafety

Animal Welfare Program

Gain approval for animal research or teaching at Texas A&M.

Biosafety Program

Obtain consent before initiating research involving biohazards.

Human Research Protection Program

Protect the rights and welfare of participants.

Biosafety Occupational Health Program

Reduce the risk of exposing personnel.

Security and Export Controls

High Risk International Activity

Manage the transboundary aspects of your research.

Export Controls

Comply with all U.S. laws and regulations.

Conflict of Interest

Disclose all activities outside of Texas A&M.

Time and Effort

Certify for sponsored projects using TimeTraq or certification system.

Quicklinks
    My IRB Contact
    Send an email to IRB
    iRIS Portal
    Aggie Research Volunteers
    COI Disclosure / Preapproval Request
    IRB Submission System
    Enroll in Biosafety Occupational Health Program
    Responsible Conduct of Research
    Visiting Scholars
Research Support

Offers cutting-edge resources, services and facilities to investigators and their teams.

Core Facilities

Provide state-of-the-art instrumentation, technologies and specialized scientific services.

Centers and Institutes

Organize collaborations to take on major challenges.

Comparative Medicine Program

Offers high quality animal care at affordable cost.

Postdoctoral Affairs

Serves postdocs and the faculty who train them.

Research Data Management

Organizes, stores, preserves and shares findings and results.

Resources on Generative AI in Research

Guidance from federal agencies on generative AI in research.

Division Centers, Institutes, and Facilities
    High Performance Research Computing
    Microscopy and Imaging Center
    Materials Characterization Facility
Units

Through its units, the Division of Research delivers strategic support to further Texas A&M’s research mission.

Staff Directory
Research Compliance and Biosafety

Provides guidance in biosafety, animal welfare and human research protection.

Research Development Services

Offers no-cost consultation and training for developing proposals.

Research Security and Export Controls

Helps to safeguard integrity of research and scholarship.

Sponsored Research Services

Works with researchers in the administration of funded projects.

Strategic Initiatives

Coordinates cross-cutting initiatives to advance the research enterprise.

Postdoctoral Affairs

Advances postdoctoral research and career development through support and collaboration.

Quicklinks
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    Research Misconduct
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TAMU-G-001

IACUC Guidelines on Choosing Appropriate Endpoints

PDF

TAMU-G-002

IACUC Guidelines on the use of Anesthesia and Analgesia

PDF

TAMU-G-003

IACUC Guidelines for the Safe Use of Inhalant Anesthesia

PDF

TAMU-G-005

Guidelines on the Use of Satellite Facilities

PDF

TAMU-G-006

Guidelines for Animal Counting-Reporting Animal Usage

PDF

TAMU-G-007

IACUC Guidelines on Genetically Modified Animals and Genotyping

PDF

TAMU-G-008

Guidelines on Working with Zebrafish 

PDF

TAMU-G-010

IACUC Guidelines for the Use of Pharma and Non-Pharma Grade Drugs and Compounds 

PDF

TAMU-G-011

IACUC Guidelines on the Use of Neuromuscular Blockers 

PDF

TAMU-G-012

Suggestions for Environmental Enrichment in Agricultural Species 

PDF

TAMU-G-013

IACUC Guidelines for Surgical Procedures in Rodents 

PDF

TAMU-G-014

IACUC Guidelines for the Identification of Research Animals 

PDF

TAMU-G-015

IACUC Guidelines for Reporting Animal Concerns, Unanticipated or Adverse Events, and Potential Noncompliance 

PDF

TAMU-G-016

IACUC Guidelines for Transporting Animals on the Texas AM Campus 

PDF

TAMU-G-017

IACUC Guidelines on Blood Collection 

PDF

TAMU-G-018

IACUC Guidelines for Performing Surgical Procedures in Non‐Rodent Mammals

PDF

TAMU-G-019

IACUC Guidelines on Feed & Bedding Storage

PDF

TAMU-G-020

IACUC Guidelines for the Adoption of Research Animals

PDF

TAMU-G-021

IACUC Guidelines for the Use of MS222

PDF

TAMU-G-022

IACUC Guidelines on the Performance of Non‐Survival Surgery

PDF

TAMU-G-023

IACUC Guidelines on Recognizing Pain and Distress in Research Animals

PDF

TAMU-G-024

IACUC Guidelines for the Use of Expired Medical Materials

PDF

TAMU-G-025

IACUC Guidelines on Physical Methods of Euthanasia in Warm Blooded Species 

PDF

TAMU-G-026

IACUC Guidelines for Evaluation of Sanitation Practices

PDF

TAMU-G-027

IACUC Guidelines on Enrichment, Single Housing – Biomedical Species 

PDF

TAMU-G-028

IACUC Guidelines on Euthanasia Using Carbon Dioxide

PDF

TAMU-G-029

IACUC Guidelines for Animal Protocol Participation and Handling

PDF

TAMU-G-030

IACUC Guidelines for Performance of Pilot Studies

PDF

TAMU-G-031

Guidelines on Experimental Food or Water Restriction or Manipulation in Research Animals 

PDF

TAMU-G-033

Guidelines for the Use of Holding Protocols and SOPs 

PDF

TAMU-G-034

IACUC Guidelines for Working with Sheep Housed Outdoors 

PDF

TAMU-G-035

Guidelines for Surgery in Fish

PDF

TAMU-G-040

Guidelines on Laboratory Rodent Breeding and Weaning 

PDF

TAMU-G-047

IACUC Guidelines on Inhaled and Non-inhaled Agents of Euthanasia 

PDF

TAMU-G-048

Euthanasia of Fish Amphibians and Reptiles 

PDF

TAMU-G-049

Guidelines for Performing Surgery in Amphibians and Reptiles

PDF

TAMU-G-051

IACUC Guidelines on the Use of Physical Restraint

PDF

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IACUC Sample Documents

AWO-F-002

FCR Submission Presentation Worksheet

PDF

AWO-F-022

Fieldwork Safety Plan

PDF

AWO-F-032

AUP Off-line Worksheet 

DOC

AWO-F-039

Gas Anesthesia Information – SOP Template

DOC

AWO-F-043

Animal Usage Tracking Spreadsheet

XLSX

TAMU-F-002

Surgical Record – Survival [Single Animal V1]

DOC

TAMU-F-003

Surgical Record – Survival [Multiple Rodents] 

DOC

TAMU-F-004

Surgical Record – Survival [Single Rodent]

DOC

TAMU-F-005

Surgical Record – Survival [Single Animal V2] 

DOC

TAMU-F-006

Non-Surgical Anesthesia Record 

DOC

TAMU-F-007

Surgical Record – Single Animal [Survival or NonSurvival] 

DOC

TAMU-F-008

Surgical Record – NonSurvival [Single Animal] 

DOC

TAMU-F-009

Surgical Record – Survival [Large Animal] 

DOC

TAMU-F-010

Non-Surgical Analgesia Record 

DOC

TAMU-F-011

Guillotine Use and Maintenance Log 

DOC

TAMU-F-012

Certification of Competency for TAMU-G-029 

DOC

TAMU-F-013

Request for Programmatic Exception from Animal Welfare Standards 

DOC

TAMU-F-014

Procedure and Health Record (Abbreviated) 

DOC

TAMU-F-015

Procedure and Health Record (Detailed) 

DOC

TAMU-F-016

Alternative training for external personnel

PDF

TAMU-F-025

Housing SOP – Aquatic Species 

DOC

TAMU-F-026

Assessment Log – Aquatic Species 

DOC

TAMU-F-032

Animal Program Training Record – Multiple AUPs V1 (short)

DOC

TAMU-F-033

Animal Program Training Record – Multiple AUPs V2 (medium)

DOC

TAMU-F-034

Animal Program Training Record – Multiple AUPs V3 (long) 

DOC

TAMU-F-035

Animal Program Training Record – Single AUP V1 (short) 

DOC

TAMU-F-036

Animal Program Training Record – Single AUP V2 (long) 

DOC

Texas A&M

IACUC Labels, Signs, and Other

AWO-C-003

AAALAC – Site Visit Preparation Checklist for PIs

PDF

AWO-C-012

PAM – PI Self Assessment

DOC

AWO-C-019a

Inspection Self Evaluation – PI Labs

DOC

AWO-O-001

IACUC Do’s & Don’ts 

PDF

AWO-O-002

IACUC Tips for a Successful Visit

PDF

AWO-O-003

List of IACUC Guidances & iRIS Manuals

PDF

AWO-O-005

Expired Drug Label (Avery 60517) 

DOC

AWO-O-006

Authorized Expired Materials (Avery 60517)

DOC

AWO-O-008

Gas Anesthesia Safety Flyer

PDF

AWO-O-012

PAM FAQs

PDF

AWO-O-014

CO2 Rodent Euthanasia Sign

PDF

AWO-O-020

CITI Instructions for New Users 

PPT

AWO-O-026

CO2 Euthanasia of Poultry Sign

PDF

AWO-O-028 

VVC Explained 

PDF

AWO-O-038

Expired Drug Label [Avery 60517] – Houston 

DOC

AWO-O-039

Expired Drug Label [Avery 60517] – Kingsville 

DOC

AWO-O-040

Expired Drug Label [Avery 60517] – Dallas

DOC

AWO-O-052

Reference to IACUC Required Recordkeeping

PDF

AWO-O-055

Humane Endpoints Sign 

DOC

AWO-O-056

Tips for Self-Reporting to the IACUC

PDF

AWO-O-059

Hints and Tips for Success 

PDF

AWO-O-069

AUP Tool – Experimental Design and Timeline 

DOC

AWO-O-072

AUP Tool – ERC Worksheet [000] 

DOC

AWO-O-073

Tips for Combining AUPs 

PDF

AWO-O-078

IACUC Inspection Pointers and Help Text

PDF

AWO-O-082

Inspection-Site Visit Sample Narrative

PDF

AWO-0-083

AUP Tool – Amending the AUP 

PDF

AWO-O-084

AUP Tool – Methods for Modifying the AUP

PDF

AWO-O-085

Charcoal Canister Use Sign

PDF

AWO-O-089

AAALAC Areas of Special Emphasis [PI Handout] 

PDF

TAMU-C-001

Inspection Checklist – Vivarium Animal Housing & Procedures 

PDF

TAMU-C-002

Inspection Checklist – PI Locations 

PDF

TAMU-C-003

Inspection Checklist – Aquatic Animal Housing & Procedures

PDF

TAMU-C-004

Inspection Checklist – Agriculture Settings 

PDF

TAMU-C-006

Inspection Checklist – Initial Inspection

PDF

TAMU-C-008

Protocol Review Checklist 

PDF

TAMU-C-008a

Protocol Review Checklist- AUP Help Text Addendum 

PDF

TAMU-C-008b

Addendum – Pain & Distress Categorization 

PDF

TAMU-C-008c

Addendum – USDA or Not

PDF

TAMU-C-011

AUP Participant Training Checklist (single AUP) 

DOC

AWO-C-020

Inspection Self Evaluation – Agricultural Settings

DOC

DEA License Registration

DEA-M-001

How to Register for DEA License – Schedule I 

PDF

DEA-M-002

How to Register for DEA License – Schedule II-IV 

PDF

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