~3- (4) Observations to be made: It was felt that, within reason, all possible observations should be carried out. Psychological tests were felt to be very important, as well as physiological tests, especially those which tested the response of the animal to stres&. Pathology should, of course, be well done, and this means designating animals for sacrifice at definite intervals. (5) Necessary scientific staff: It was felt that there should be a permanent staff of an experimental psychologist, pathologist, biochemist, and physiologist. These should carry on the basic scientific program, but a good deal of the work should be done by visiting scientists. Such. persons would come in perhaps once a year for a few weeks to carry on observations. In this way the program could be kept as a National project and not specifically the project of any one laboratory. (6) Duration of project: The life span of a monkey is about 20 years, and it was felt that if there could not be reasonable assurance of a 20 year duration of the project, it should not be undertaken. not mean that there will be no results for 20 years. This does There should be important results for the first year, but it would be very wasteful if the project was not brought to its full fruition. (7) The cost of the project: The initial cost of the project is in the laboratory building and animal quarters. It is very doubtful if a suitable place could be found, so this would have to be largely new construction. <A very preliminary estimate might be made as follows: 10 laboratories, 400 sq. ft. ea. at $60 per sq. ft. 10 offices, 150 sq. ft. ea. at $30 per sq. ft. Corridors and services, 1000 sq. ft. at $25 per ad. ft. 30 animal rooms with outdoor runs, 400 sq. ft. ea. inside at $8,000 ea. Initial equipment . TOTAL - - - - - eee eee ee ee eee ee eee $240,000.00 45,000.00 25,000.00 240,000.00 50,000.00 $600,000.00 The yearly cost would be about as follows: Professional personnel (physiologist, biochemist, pathologist, veterinarian, psychologist) $ 45,000.00 Technicians, 10 at $3,300.00 33,000.00 Office and supervisory, 3 at $3,600.00 10,800.00 Animal caretakers, 4 at $3,000.00. " _ 12,000.00 ” * DOS ARCHIVES