diff --git a/app/assets/javascripts/protocols/external_protocols_tab.js b/app/assets/javascripts/protocols/external_protocols_tab.js
index c2a00cab8..e18a995cb 100644
--- a/app/assets/javascripts/protocols/external_protocols_tab.js
+++ b/app/assets/javascripts/protocols/external_protocols_tab.js
@@ -270,3 +270,6 @@ function initFormSubmits() {
 }
 
 applySearchCallback();
+
+// Trigger initial retrieval of latest publications
+$('form.protocols-search-bar').submit();