Research License Application
Research Proposal
Maps and other attachments
Fingerprint cards and waiver forms to allow background check
   Note: All pages of the fingerprint waiver form must be filled out and returned.
            Primary and secondary applicants please make sure all boxes on the
            application are checked and contain proper signatures.
Applicable fees (can be all in one check)

Kansas Department of Agriculture
Attn: Industrial Hemp Research Program
1320 Research Park Drive
Manhattan, KS 66502

*Electronic submission is NOT an option. Hard copies only.

All application and supplemental materials must be submitted IN FULL.
Must be postmarked by Saturday, June 1. No application will be considered if any part of the application requirements is postmarked after June 1. 

*Note that the KDA office will not be open on June 1 to accept hand-delivered applications. Applications must be postmarked by June 1 or hand-delivered by May 31. 

Details about how to submit your fingerprint cards and waiver to submit to the state and national criminal history background check can be found here on this website. 

If you submitted a Pre-Application in the fall, you must still resubmit a full application by June 1. If you completed a Pre-Application Research Proposal, you will be given the opportunity to certify your Pre-Application Research Proposal for use as your research proposal.

• Applications must be complete, accurate and legible.
• KDA is not required to request additional information to clarify a research license application. Incomplete or illegible research license applications shall not be accepted, and applicable fees shall not be refunded. KDA is not responsible for missing information due to formatting or printing errors by applicants.
• Providing false, misleading or incorrect information on your research license application or attachments may result in your research license application being denied, revocation of any license, and denial of future research license applications.

This table outlines critical deadlines for participants of the Industrial Hemp Research Program, including deadlines for all required reports.

Important Deadlines

Pay by June 1. A $200 nonrefundable application fee, paid by check or money order made payable to the Kansas Department of Agriculture, must be submitted with your completed research license application. This application fee does not apply to any other Program costs. 

Pay by June 1. KDA shall collect payment of the $47 fee for each individual submitting to the state and national criminal history record check.

Pay when application is conditionally approved. If you are conditionally approved for participation in the Program, you will be contacted to notify you of your approval, and you will be required to pay your license fees at that time in order to be issued your license. License fees are due within 15 days of KDA’s request for payment. If you do not pay the license fee within 15 days, your conditional approval shall be terminated, and your requested licenses shall not be issued. Partial payments and payment plans will not be accepted by KDA.
Full list of Industrial Hemp Research Program 2019 Fees

All fee payment must be made by check or money order and made payable to the Kansas Department of Agriculture. 

Request for Permission Form
Use this form to request permission to:

• engage in your research project within 50 feet of a residential structure
• engage in your research project within 1/4 mile of a school or recreation area
• withdraw from the program with less than 30 days' notice
• use more than one approved variety of industrial hemp
• store or distribute industrial hemp grown under the license of another licensee

Request for Permission to Use Unapproved Industrial Hemp Variety
Use this form to apply for permission to use a variety of industrial hemp that is not currently on KDA's Approved Varieties list in your research project. One variety per form. 
For reference, consult the Approved Varieties List