Common project application failings
These are the nine most common failings in contemporary project
licence applications. Avoid these mistakes when making an
application.
1. In Section 18 (Part D, Plan of work, on new form) the protocols are described rather than
discussed, and not discussed in relation to the objectives.
2. The justification for the choice of model, together with the choice of species and the
consideration with the alternatives, is lacking in section 18 (Part D, Plan of work, on new form).
3. Consideration of reduction, refinement and replacement is not adequately handled.
4. The objectives set out in Section 17 (Part C, Purpose, on new form) are too vague and non-specific
and the benefits are not realistically linked to the objectives.
5. The background described in Section 17 (Part C, Purpose, on new form) fails to take account of the
progress of others in the topic and to identify clearly what needs to be discovered.
6. Amendments are offered without an explanation or with an inadequate explanation or
justification in Section 18 (Part D, Plan of work, on new form).
7. The 19b protocol (Part E, Protocols, on new form) contains too much text, much of which is either
descriptive or restrictive.
8. Clear end-points are not set in relation to predicted adverse effects.
9. The difference between re-use and continued use of animals is not appreciated.