Field Biology IACUC Requirements
At its December 2004 meeting, the KU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approved revised procedures for investigators (faculty, staff, students) whose field research involves live vertebrates. The resources on this page will assist investigators in preparing a Statement of Field Research on Live Vertebrates and related forms required by the University and funding agencies.
Investigators are encouraged to begin by viewing our PowerPoint presentation The University of Kansas IACUC and Field Research.
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As you move through the presentation, you should take time to download and examine links to professional society guidelines applicable to your study. The last slide of the presentation contains links to the forms you are required to complete and submit to the KU IACUC prior to commencement of your study. For convenience, these forms also are linked to this page, below, for future reference.
Checklist of IACUC Requirements for Field Research
Statement of Field Research on Live Vertebrates
Health Assessment Form
Periodic Health Review Form