Meeting Schedule

The IACUC schedules regular meetings to deliberate on proposals submitted for the use of animals for scientific purposes. These meetings are convened only when a quorum of at least 50% or more of the IACUC members is present, with at least one representative from either the non-scientist or the non-affiliate category. Decision making is by the vote of a majority of the quorum. The IACUC schedules to meet every 3rd Monday of the month except when it falls on a public holiday when it will then be scheduled on the next working day.

The IACUC will only accept proposals after they have been preliminarily reviewed. Submission deadlines for preliminary review are listed below. Submissions received after the deadline are automatically scheduled for the following month's IACUC meeting e.g proposal received through iORC after 17th January 2022 will be scheduled for March IACUC meeting.

Next IACUC Meeting

Next IACUC Meeting Date   Protocol Submission Deadline

Monday, 15 Dec 2025
 
 
  Submissions received between
  16 Oct and 17 Nov 2025 (inclusive)
Monday, 19 Jan 2026
 
  Monday, 8 Dec 2025
  (brought forward due to end Dec holidays)
Thursday, 19 Feb 2026  
  Submissions received between
  9 Dec 2025 and 19 Jan 2026 (inclusive)


Schedule of IACUC meetings for 2026-2027

IACUC Meeting Date (Every 3rd Monday of the month unless the Monday is a Public Holiday)
Protocol Submission Deadline for Preliminary Review
  
19 Jan 2026 **8 Dec 2025 (brought forward due to end Dec holidays)
  
19 Feb 2029 (Thurs) Submissions received between
9 Dec 2025 and 19 Jan 2026 (inclusive)

March/April – Proposed annual IACUC inspections for Vivaria or Procedure Rooms
  
16 Mar 2026**9 Feb 2026 (brought forward due to CNY holidays)
  
20 Apr 202616 Mar 2026
  
18 May 202620 Apr 2026
  
Date for Program Review to be confirmed
  
15 Jun 2026 18 May 2026 
  
20 Jul 202615 Jun 2026 
  
17 Aug 202620 Jul 2026
  
21 Sep 2026 17 Aug 2026
  
 Oct/Nov - Proposed annual IACUC inspection for Vivaria and Procedure Rooms
  
19 Oct 2026 21 Sep 2026
  
16 Nov 202619 Oct 2026
  
21 Dec 202616 Nov 2026
  
18 Jan 2027 

14 Dec 2026
(brought forward due to end Dec holidays)