Forms

A. New Protocol Application

All new protocol applications are submitted through the IRIMS-IACUC (Animal Oversight) for IACUC review. Researcher may refer to the Guide to completing IACUC protocols on iRIMS (ver. 1.0) to assist in preparing and submitting their protocol applications.

B. Amendment of Approved Protocol

1. For protocols processed through iRIMS-iORC:

All amendments must be submitted through the iRIMS-IACUC system, where they will be forwarded to the IACUC for review.

2. For protocols processed through iORC:

All amendments must be submitted via the iORC system, through which they will be routed to the IACUC for review.

Downloadable References and Attachments

C. Annual Protocol Review

All animal use protocols are to be reviewed by IACUC annually. The Annual Protocol Review (APR) forms listed below should be completed for IACUC review every year. They also serve as final reports upon completion of the projects/workshops.

1. Annual Review for Research Projects

This form is for annual review of protocols for research projects including student projects and biodiversity/field studies. It is to be reviewed annually on the anniversary of the protocol approval date. Completed forms should be submitted 1 month before the due date.

Download APR for Research Projects

2. Annual Review for Classroom Teaching / Workshops

This form is for annual protocol review of protocols for classroom teaching / workshops. It is to be reviewed annually on the anniversary of the protocol approval date. Completed forms should be submitted 1 month before the due date.

Download APR for Classroom Teaching / Workshops

3. Annual Review for Maintaining a Breeding Colony

This form is for the annual review for the protocols for a breeding colony. It is due annually in January and should be submitted by the 15th, irrespective of the approval date.

Download APR for Maintaining a Breeding Colony

Appendix 1 for rodents

Appendix 2 for fish/aquatic species

Please send completed APR and or ABPR forms to dprbox35@nus.edu.sg

D. Reporting animal care and use concerns

To help ensure that laboratory animals receive humane care and use or treatment in accordance with the highest ethical standards, laws, regulations and policies governing animal research, the IACUC will review and, if warranted, address any animal related concerns raised by the public or Institutional employees. The Reporting Form and the SOP are established to ensure that concerns are communicated and addressed in a timely and systematic manner and, when necessary, appropriate corrective actions are taken promptly. The confidentiality of those who report concerns, as well as anyone against whom allegations are directed while allegations are under investigation, are protected. The complainants are also protected from reprisals under the NUS Whistleblowing Policy and NUS Code and Procedures for Academic and Research Integrity.

Please refer to IACUC website on Reporting Animal Care and Use Concerns for more details.

You may also refer to the NUS IACUC Whistleblowing Poster for a quick guide on reporting animal care and use concerns and the available whistleblowing channels.

E. Self Report Form

A self report form is used to inform the IACUC whenever there is any adverse event, and/or unanticipated problems including the unexpected deaths of animals, possible non-compliance or any other issues relating to welfare during the care and use of animals. Please refer to the IACUC policy P108 Incidents Reportable to IACUC for more details.

Download Self Report form

F. Protocol Extension Request Form

Use this form to request additional time to complete approved animal work or breeding activities for expiring IACUC protocols. The completed form must be submitted to the IACUC Office at least one week before the protocol expires to ensure timely review and processing.
Background and Conditions for Use: All IACUC protocols are valid for 4 years. Extensions are allowed only if remaining work can be completed within 6 months after protocol expiry; otherwise, a new protocol is to be submitted in iRIMS-IACUC at least 4 months before the current protocol expires to allow adequate time for IACUC de novo review.

Download Protocol Extension Request Form

G. Account creation form for iRIMS-IACUC (Animal Oversight) module

Undergraduates and non-NUS personnel who has an NUS visitor account need to complete and submit this online form for the IACUC office to facilitate the creation of an iRIMS account to access to the iRIMS-IACUC (Animal Oversight) module.

H. Submission of Notice of Intent (NOI) form

Researcher using either (1)chick embryos that will be euthanized before embryonic day 16(ED16) or (2)zebrafish and/or medaka embryos and larvae that will be euthanized before 5 days post-fertilization and 3 days post hatching respectively, must inform IACUC by means of the Notice of Intent- Use of Embryos for Scientific Purposes form and the research will not be subjected to IACUC review, unless specifically requested by the researcher.