The Laboratory Animal Research Coordinator Certification (LARCC) Program, a unique education and networking opportunity designed to boost compliance knowledge across all aspects of the U-M Animal Care & Use Program, is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Cohort.
The 2026 LARCC Program will run from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM every Wednesday** beginning September 2 through November 11, 2026. All classes will be held at the North Campus Research Complex.
**Note: There will be no class the week of Fall 2026 semi-annual IACUC facility inspections (date forthcoming).
Space is limited, so if you are interested in applying, please complete the brief LARCC application in InfoReady Review to secure your spot.
Applications will be accepted through Friday, August 21. Due to the time commitment associated with the LARCC Program, Principal Investigator approval is required to participate.
About the Program
Established in 2019, the 10-week LARCC Program consists of weekly 4-hour class sessions hosted by leadership and experts from the Animal Care & Use (ACU) Program as well as other partnering departments including the Animal Care & Use Office, the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine, and Environment, Health & Safety.
Upon Program completion, individuals become certified U-M Laboratory Animal Research Coordinators (LARCs) who can provide guidance, training, and compliance assistance to others in their work area regarding the responsible use of animals in research.
Certified LARCs are also invited to collaborate with ACU Program Leadership and 125+ past program participants on a variety of initiatives to enhance programmatic processes.
Questions?
Questions about the LARCC Program should be directed to the Quality Assurance Team in the Animal Care & Use Office at [email protected].