糖心传媒

OSPRI maintains 糖心传媒's accounts and registrations with funding agencies, including the federal government.  If you intended to apply for a funding opportunity, please contact our office before initiating a user profile or creating a user account.

Bridge Internal Grants Program: Please visit the Bridge Internal Grants Program for the Bridge Internal Grants (BIG) Program for information and guidance on submitting an application.  Applications should be submitted using the .  If you have questions, please email ospbridge@ucmo.edu. 

: This document lists which research administrator is assigned to each campus office/department for preaward/application and post award phases.

OSPRI's Guidance for Acquiring and Managing Externally Funded Projects and Research Compliance should be used when developing applications and adhering to funder guidelines.

SPIN: Faculty and staff should complete this form to create or update a profile for the SPIN funding opportunity database search system.  OSPRI maintains the subscription for this system, which allows faculty and staff to customize search words specific to programmatic and research interests.  Funding opportunities which match selected keywords will be emailed in daily or weekly batches, based on individual preference.  Completed SPIN forms need to be uploaded and submitted through the .

: When a possible funding opportunity is identified, employees are asked to complete this form to get this project on the OSPRI workflow.

Financial Conflict of Interest/Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs:  In accordance with federal regulations, identified personnel for a sponsored project are required to complete financial conflict of interest (FCOI) disclosures and maintain their COI training through CITI.  Additionally, "covered individuals", anyone who is substantively involved with preparing applications and/or carrying out the sponsored project, if awarded, must complete a Foreign Talent Recruitment Program (FTRP) disclosure.  Additionally, PIs/PDs are required to complete this certification in their senior personnel documents through SciENcv.

: 糖心传媒's indirect cost (IDC) rates are 31.6% Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC) for all federal and federal pass-through grants/contracts and 10% for all other funders, unless otherwise stated in the Request for Proposal (RFP).  In some cases, it may be necessary to request a reduction in indirect costs to better support the project's scope of work.  This form must be completed before an application is submitted to a funding agency.

: In some cases, a contingency account will need to be requested while waiting on a contract.  Contingency accounts must have another FOAP backing them, in the case that the contract does not come through.  Only the fund manager for the backing FOAP can approve the request.

OSPRI's Guidance for Acquiring and Managing Externally Funded Projects and Research Compliance should be used when developing applications and adhering to funder guidelines.

: This document lists which research administrator is assigned to each campus office/department for preaward/application and post award phases.

: Federal regulations require principal investigators to disclose all financial conflicts of interest which they, a spouse, and/or a dependent may have.  If at any point during the life of a funded project at new conflict arises, the PI must updated their Conflict of Interest disclosure.

: If a non-personnel expense was incorrectly charged to a grant/contract FOAP or needs to be transferred to a grant/contract/match account, then this form needs to be completed.

Grant Funded Payment Request: Use this payment request form to process expenditures against your grant and/or match FOAPs.  Completed payment requests need to be submitted electronically to osp@ucmo.edu for processing.  OSPRI will internally process the payment request and will submit approved forms to Accounts Payable.

: For personnel expense corrections, the labor distribution form needs to be completed.  Labor change requests for 糖心传媒's fiscal year end must be submitted by June 30th of each year.

Below are links to frequently used funding agencies, grouped by sources of funds.  This is not an all inclusive list.  If you find a potential funding opportunity, please complete the to start your application.

IRB 101: This PowerPoint presentation will help to guide users through the IRB process.  

 This video will explain the IRB process.

 This video will explain the purpose of the DOR form and how to fill it out.

: This form will help to determine if a project will fall under the federal definition of research for human subjects.  At a minimum, all researchers presenting findings outside of the classroom must complete the DOR form and receive an approval letter from the IRB before starting their project.  Researchers who had their protocol approved by the IRB  do not need to complete the DOR form.

Research Categories: This document will assist in identifying the various research categories.

: The OSPRI provides free CITI Training for 糖心传媒 faculty, staff, and students.  Completion of CITI's Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training is a requirements for all Human Subjects research.   When you reach the Select Curriculum page during registration, under Question 1, Responsible Conduct of Research, you will see 6 options. Please choose any one of the top 4 options on this question. The course you choose on Question 1 is the only course required by the IRB. There are a total of 7 questions and unless you have been asked to take an additional course, or you would like to take additional courses, you may choose "Not at this time" or "No" for the remainder of the questions.  Training is valid for 3 years. 

: The Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Integrity and the IRB offer the RECR in-person course for faculty, staff, and student researchers, fulfilling compliance with Section 7009 of the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science (COMPETES) Act (42 USC 1862o-1).  This is an 8 hour course, scheduled as 1 hour per week over 8 weeks.  Please complete the registration form, linked in this RECR section header, so sign up for the course.  Anyone receiving grant research funding will be required to successfully complete the course.

Below are the different application forms for human subjects research.  Please complete the appropriate form for your research and use the to submit protocol applications to the IRB for review.  Please use the IRB application guide to determine which form to complete.

: Use this form to attach and submit your IRB application and all supporting documents.

Exempt: This form is for research that will likely qualify as exempt, such as minimal interaction, low risk to participants, and/or deidentifiable data collection.

Expedited/Full: Research containing more extensive interactions with participants, higher risk interactions, and collecting identifiable data will need to undergo a full review. The deadline for submitting a full review is noon on the Monday before a regularly scheduled meeting.

: If you already have an IRB from another institution, you must complete the , select "External Protocol" in the Review Type field, and upload the original application, support items, and the external IRB's approval letter.

Renewing a protocol extends the end date of the research project.  Use the to renew your protocol by selecting "Renewal" in the Review Type field and upload the original application form.

 To amend an active protocol, use the and select Amendments in the Review Type field and provide a description of the proposed changes in the Comments box. 

To revise an active protocol, use the and select Revisions in the Review Type field and provide a description of the revisions in the Comments box in addition to uploading any additional or corrected documents.

 Use this form after all research is complete and your are ready to close your protocol.

Informed Consent Template:  Use this format to develop your informed consent form.  This template contains the necessary structure to comply with federal regulations.

Consent for Internet-Based Survey Template:  This is a sample of how to format your consent form for an online survey.

Assent Template:  Please use this as a basis for your consent form for minor research participants.

Waiver/Modification of Informed Consent: Form for the waiver or modification for informed consent of research participants.

Permission to Conduct Research Request Template:  Basic format to request permission to conduct research at an external (non-糖心传媒) site.

Post Approval Reporting Requirements: This tool explains what to do in the event of unanticipated events.

Adverse Event Form: Use this form to report an adverse event related to your research.

Use this form to report suspected research misconduct.  This form can be completed anonymously.

Research Workflow: This tool explains the overall research review process.

IRB Membership: The IRB is an University Administrative (UA) committee with the membership structure, qualifications, and training requirements regulated by the federal government.

IRB Official Charge:  The IRB Committee adheres to federal, state, and institutional regulations in reviewing and overseeing protocols involving human subjects.  Their charge outlines their structure, roles, and guidelines.

Meetings:  The deadline for submitting applications for the full committee to review is noon on the Monday before a scheduled meeting.  Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed at the next regularly scheduled meeting, pending a quorum of committee members.

	Academic Year 2025-2026 IRB Meetings:

	Fall 2025		Spring 2026
	September 26 October 10 October 24 November 7 November 21 December 5		January 23 February 6 February 20 March 6 March 20 April 3 April 17 May 1

The Institutional Review Board is a federally regulated committee on campus.  Below are federal regulations and 糖心传媒's IRB compliance documents for your reference.

: This is the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) which applies to IRB.  The IRB is responsible for interpreting and implementing policies and procedures which ensure 糖心传媒's compliance with the regulations.

: The National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research developed this report.  The report identifies the basic ethical principles for the conduct of human subjects research.

IRB Procedures Manual: This is the committee procedures manual that guides the day-to-day operations of the IRB.

Federalwide Assurance of Compliance: The 糖心传媒鈥檚 (糖心传媒) IRB holds a Federalwide Assurance (FWA) for the Protection of Human Subjects with the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) under number FWA00028972, which expired April 22, 2030.  糖心传媒's IRB is registered with OHRP under IRB00012169.  Submission of an application for review by the IRB indicates that this has been read and is understood by the investigator. 

IACUC 101: This PowerPoint presentation will help to guide users through the IACUC process and submitting through the submission form.  

This video will describe the IACUC process and submitting through the submission form.

 This form will help to determine if a project will fall under the federal definition of research for animal subjects.

IACUC Required CITI Training: The OSPRI provides free CITI Training for 糖心传媒 faculty, staff, and students.  Instructions have been made available for accessing CITI and to complete the required IACUC Training, which is valid for 3 years.   

When you reach the Select Curriculum page during registration, under Question 1, Responsible Conduct of Research, you will see 6 options. Please choose any one of the top 4 options on this question. The course you choose on Question 1 is the only course required by the IRB. There are a total of 7 questions and unless you have been asked to take an additional course, or you would like to take additional courses, you may choose "Not at this time" or "No" for the remainder of the questions. 

Occupational Health and Safety Program (OHSP):  The purpose of this program is to identify risks, implement safety controls, and provide training to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for individual with direct or indirect contact with animals. The program involves the completion of the following steps prior to receiving approval from the IACUC committee:

• Level A training brochure for PIs
• Level B training brochure for those listed on the roster
• OHSP assessment for first time PIs
• OHSP annual reassessment as long as there is an active protocol

Use this form to attach and submit your IACUC application and supporting documents.

Field Project Form: Use this form for research being done in the field.

Lab Project Form: Use this form for laboratory animal research.

To amend an active protocol, use the Submission Form and select Amendments in the Review Type field and provide a description of the proposed changes in the Comments box. 

To revise an active protocol, use the Submission form and select Revisions in the Review Type field and provide a description of the revisions in the Comments box in addition to uploading any additional or corrected documents.

Animal Incident Form:  Use this form to report an unanticipated event.

 Use this to report suspected research misconduct.  This form can be completed anonymously.

Research Workflow: Use this to see the process for IACUC applications.

IACUC Membership: The IACUC is an University Administrative (UA) committee with the membership structure, qualifications, and training requirements regulated by the federal government.

IACUC Official Charge: The IACUC Committee adheres to federal, state, and institutional regulations in reviewing and overseeing protocols involving animal subjects.  Their charge outlines their structure, roles, and guidelines.

Meetings: The IACUC Committee meets at least once a semester, with additional meetings, as necessary, to review protocols.

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee is a federally regulated committee on campus.  Below are IACUC compliance documents for your reference.

The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research Division on Earth and Life Studies developed this guide. The Guide is the primary reference on animal care and use . The Public Health Service Policy requires its use in the United States.

This is the policy which applies to IACUC.  The IACUC is responsible for interpreting and implementing policies and procedures which ensure 糖心传媒's compliance with the policy.

IACUC Procedures Manual:  This is the committee procedures manual that guides the day-to-day operations of the IACUC.

Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare Assurance:  The 糖心传媒鈥檚 (糖心传媒) IACUC does not have an active assurance with the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) under number D16-00061 (A3098-01). OLAW only maintains assurances when there is active federal funding connected for an IACUC protocol.  OSPRI will renew the assurance when federal research funding involving animal subjects is awarded.

The 糖心传媒's (糖心传媒) Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) provides oversight for all research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecule (RSNAM) technology in compliance with the National Institute of Health (NIH) Guidelines. The IBC also maintains oversight of research involving bio-hazardous material to protect public health and the environment. This applies to all activities related to research and teaching conducted at 糖心传媒 or by individuals associated with the university. 

Researchers are required to complete the CITI Biosafety Training modules according to their role in the research before a protocol can be approved. Additional Information is below.

When you have completed the study, please complete the Protocol Closeout Form. You may also request an amendment or renewal of your protocol through the website. 

This form will assist in determining if a project falls within the federal guidelines of requiring oversight by the IBC. If the researcher is already aware that the project will require oversight, this step may be skipped, and an application completed and submitted. If the researcher is unsure if it needs oversight, this form must be completed, submitted, and receive feedback from the committee before moving forward on a project. 

Research Categories Outlines research components that will require IBC approval. Additional levels of approval may be needed if the nature of the research or characteristics of the components listed falls under specific guidelines.  

 The OSPRI provides free CITI training for 糖心传媒 Faculty, staff, and students. Completion of the appropriate Biosafety training is required prior to receiving approval on an IBC protocol. Clicking the link provided will take you to the registration page of CITI. Be sure to list your affiliation as the 糖心传媒. There are a total of 9 questions, all may be answered 鈥楴o' or 'Not at this time' except for the last question concerning the IBC. Please choose the appropriate course according to your role in the research. The training will be valid for 3 years.

Below you will find the application forms and supporting documents for Institutional Biosafety. Please complete the appropriate forms, combined into one pdf and submit using the IBC Submission Form link.

Use this form to attach and submit your IBC application and supporting documents. 

IBC Protocol Registration: Researchers need to complete this application and submit using the above IBC Submission form to have their project reviewed. 

IBC Risk Assessment: Please complete this document and attach it with your IBC application in the IBC Submission Form.

Microorganism Registration Form Use this form to register biological agents (e.g. microorganisms), biological materials (e.g. human or animal derived materials), or other potentially infectious materials (OPIMs) to be stored at the university.

Renewing a protocol extends the end date of the research project. Use the IBC Submission Form to renew your protocol by selecting 鈥淩enewal鈥� in the Review Type  field and upload your original application form and approval letter. 

: To amend an active protocol, use the IBC Submission Form and select Amendments in the Review Type field and provide a description of the proposed changes in the Comments box. If necessary, include any updated documents. 

To revise an active protocol, use the IBC Submission Form and select Revisions in the Review Type field and provide a description of the revisions in the Comments box in addition to uploading any additional or corrected documents.

Use this form after all research is complete and you are ready to close your protocol.

Adverse Event Form: Use this form to report an adverse event related to your research.

 Use this to report suspected research misconduct.  This form can be completed anonymously.

IBC Membership: The IBC is a University Administrative (UA) committee with the membership structure, qualifications, and training requirements regulated by the federal government. 

Meetings: The IBC committee meets semi-annually, in January and July each year. Meetings will be scheduled as needed in the event applications are received outside of the time frame of the normal meeting schedule.

The Institutional Biosafety Committee is a federally regulated committee on campus.  The Committee is registered with NIH's Office of Science Policy and is compliant with Sections IV-B-2-a-(1) through IV-B-2-a-(3) of the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines). It was approved on December 3, 2025 and is reviewed annually.

Below are federal regulations documents for your reference.

The National Institute of Health (NIH) issues guidelines to explain the biosafety practices and containment principles for constructing and handling, recombinant and synthetic nucleic acid molecules. 

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) issues guidance for the practice of biosafety  and addresses safe handling and containment of infectious microorganisms and hazardous biological materials. 

IBC Procedure Manual: This manual explains the purpose, mission, and structure of 糖心传媒鈥檚 IBC. 

 

IBC Meeting Minutes:

• January 30, 2026
• August 25, 2025
• January 27, 2025
• August 9, 2024
• July 17, 2024
• July 1, 2024
• June 14, 2024
• April 23, 2024