University of Missouri - Kansas City

Vice Provost for Research - Office of Research Services


Research Protections Program

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Forms

 

Form
(click on link)
Instruction/Guide

References and Support Documents
Application


IACUC Form
(Microsoft word format)

If this is your first time using the new form, please contact the IACUC Coordinator.

You may need to submit additional support documents along with your protocol.



 

 

Proposal Form submitted to IACUC for review and supporting documentation

AVMA Euthanasia
(pdf)

Study Area Requirements
(Microsoft word format)

Alternative Search Documentation
(Microsoft word format)

Scientific Merit Review Guideline
(Microsoft word format)

Scientific Merit Review Memo
(Microsoft word format)

Financial Disclosure Form
(pdf format)

Occupational Health & Safely Policy
(Microsoft word format)

OHSP Form
(Microsoft word format)

Amendment or Continuation


If you wish to submit an amendment or continuation to your protocol, please contact the IACUC Coordinator


You will modify your currently approved IACUC protocol. You must make the changes by using "track changes" and submit the changed IACUC Form to the IACUC Coordinator.

(Note: When submitting amendments, clearly indicate what is different about the amended procedure compared to the originally approved procedures, e.g. is it just that a different drug is being used or are the actual surgical procedures different)
Use of Hazardous Material
Written notice of such approvals must be submitted to the IACUC before animal use can begin.

Approval for use of biohazardous materials or recombinant DNA in animals must be obtained from the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC). The Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) must approve use of radioactive materials and materials that are potentially chemical toxicants.
Animal Transfers From Expiring Protocol to Newly Approved Protocol
If you wish to submit an amendment or continuation to your protocol, please contact the IACUC Coordinator


To transfer animals from an
expiring approved IACUC
protocol to a newly approved IACUC protocol.

This designed to aid the PI and the IACUC in documenting and tracking animal transfers from an expiring protocol to the newly approved IACUC protocol.
Posting for Reporting Concerns - Facilities and PI's Labs/Study Areas

Posting for Reporting Concerns
(Microsoft word format)

UMKC policy, consistent with provisions of the federal AWA Regulations, prohibits discrimination or reprisal for reporting concerns about the care and use of animals within UMKC.

It is the policy of the UMKC to protect the positions and reputations of those, who in good faith, make bring concerns to the attention of the IACUC Anonymous concerns are acceptable and will be investigated.
UMKC and the IACUC encourage reporting of concerns. It is UMKC's policy to prohibit discrimination or reprisal against anyone for reporting violations of standards or deviations from policies or approved protocols and procedures for animal care and use.
Occupational Health & Safety Program (OHSP) for Personnel Whose UMKC Duties Involve Substantial Animal Contact  

(UMKC Information)