IACUC Review

IACUC Application

All applications are now created and processed through the eCompliance system.

Research Compliance has entered all existing protocols into the eCompliance system but it is strongly recommended that research teams review those entries for accuracy.

Log in to eCompliance using your UMKC SSO.

IACUC Resource Document March 2023 (PDF)

eCOMPLIANCE

Please use non-technical language in the lay summary portion of your protocol. The tool below can help determine the reading level of the text.

WEBFX READABILITY TOOL

Animals and Biohazardous Materials

If you are using Hazardous Materials in Animal Research you must complete the appropriate Hazardous Materials SOP and attach it to your application.

Use of biohazardous materials, toxins or recombinant DNA in animals requires approval by the Institutional Biosafety Committee.

Animals and Radioactive Materials

Use of radioactive materials in animals requires approval by the Radiation Safety Committee.

Amending Your IACUC Protocol

If the proposed amendment includes any of the following, submit the Minor Amendment form:

1. Project title or funding source
2. Animal genetic background or strain
3. Number of covered species (rats, mice, fish)
4. Change in location of procedures already approved in this protocol
5. Minor change in experimental protocol as it relates to timing, dose, route of administration or specific chemical composition
6. Change in personnel (additions and deletions)
7. Change in disposition of animal or carcasses at end of project
8. Change in anesthesia, analgesia, sedation or experimental substance
9. Change in AVMA approved euthanasia method (non-AVMA approved methods require a major amendment)

If your proposed amendment does not qualify as a minor amendment, contact the IACUC administrator to receive the most recent protocol. Track your changes and then email the protocol back to the IACUC administrator.

Supporting Documentation

You may need the following documents to prepare your IACUC application:

• Animal Exposure History
• AVMA Euthanasia Guidelines
• Principal Investigator Eligibility (PDF)
• Scientific Merit Review Template (Doc)
• Optional Departmental Scientific Merit Review Memo (Doc)
• Search for Alternatives at the UMKC Libraries
• Study Area Requirements for Housing Outside the Animal Facility (PDF)

Fees for IACUC Protocol Review

There are no fees for the review of the following research conducted by UMKC, Truman Medical Center (TMC) and Children's Mercy Hospital (CMH) staff:

• Unfunded research
• Federally funded research
• Foundation-funded research

Fees for Industry-Sponsored Research

Fees do apply for industry-sponsored research conducted by UMKC, TMC and CMH staff.

The initial fee, for the life of the project, is based on the initial budget:

• Budget up to $10,000: $600
• Budget $10,001 to $15,000: $1,200
• Budget $15,001 to $50,000: $1,800
• Budget $50,001 and over: $2,400