In addition to the standard provisions (e.g., food, water, husbandry, housing, and supplies) of daily care each animal receives, the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) offers a variety of specialized research support services to the U-M research community.
Rates for these select service areas went into effect on October 1, 2026:
- Animal Import & Export
- Animal Purchase Surcharge
- Animal Surgery Operating Rooms
- Germ-Free Mouse Facility
- Husbandry services (e.g., per-diems) for aquatic species (zebrafish and frogs)
- ULAM Pathology Core
- ULAM Technical Services
Study Teams should expect to see the new rates reflected on their month-end billing statements available in eRAM on or after November 1, 2026.
All ULAM rates are calculated based on direct cost-recovery only, and are reviewed and approved on a regular (i.e., at least annual) basis by the U-M Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis Office. To better assist study teams with budget planning, we anticipate that rate adjustments for the select service areas above will shift from the current October 1 renewal date to the beginning of the calendar year, effective January 1, 2028.
Questions?
Please reach out to the ULAM Finance Team at [email protected] with any questions or concerns you may have. Staff are available to assist with billing inquiries, budget consultations, and cost estimates for both daily animal care as well as specialized research support services.