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MMRRC Submission Information

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Contract Submissions

To better serve the research community, the MMRRC accepts strains on a fee-for-service basis through the following mechanisms:

NIH Institute Pre-Authorized

An NIH Program Officer collaborates with the MMRRC's DPCPSI Program Officer to arrange sponsored submission slots. After approval, the sponsoring NIH institute selects strains and notifies Submitting Investigators to apply as NIH-preauthorized submissions.

Sponsored Submissions

Agencies, institutions, or consortia may sponsor multiple lines by coordinating with the DPCPSI Program Officer or directly with an MMRRC facility. While contracts are reviewed by the Coordinating Committee, individual lines are not evaluated in strain reviews and are not held to the same standards as unfunded submissions.

Fee-for-Service (Individual)

Researchers with grant funding for sharing mouse resources can deposit their strain by noting funding on their application or working directly with an MMRRC facility to arrange the deposition.

Cost: Depositing a strain costs between $2,000 and $8,000, covering importation, cryopreservation, and genotype confirmation. Submitters pay shipping costs. Lower costs may apply for sperm cryopreservation; higher costs may occur for poor breeders or complex genotyping. Facilities offer specialized services — see the Functions and Services page for details.

Submitting Investigators ready to cryopreserve should contact Customer Service to request a contract. MMRRC facilities will follow up with detailed fees and services so submitters can choose their preferred location.

The MMRRC is not liable for expenses if a strain becomes unavailable due to third-party ownership, distribution rights, or withdrawal by the Submitting Investigator or their institution.