General Research Policies

The Sponsored Projects Handbook contains all University policies related to the conduct of sponsored research; however, the following policies are often referred to by faculty and staff involved in research.

General Policies

Guidelines for Incidental Career Development Activities for Postdocs

Institutional Policy on Misconduct in Research

Sponsored Project Subaward Policy

Standard Operating Procedure for Medicare Approval of Device Trials

Clinical Trials Monitoring Assistance Program for FDA Regulated Human Subjects Research

Policy for Institutional Oversight of Life Sciences Dual Use Research of Concern

Distinguishing Gifts from Sponsored Projects - updated 2/25/2021

International Research and Service Projects: Risk Management Procedures

Sponsored Projects Administration Policy on Records Retention

University Policies Website (a growing repository for non-academic policies that are broadly applicable to the University)

For research safety policies please consult the Environmental Health and Safety website

Visitor Policies

Compliance and Training Requirements for Visitors Involved in Research Activities policy - 9/18/20231

Guidelines for Short-term Visitors in Research-Related and Clinical Activities - 6/15/2023

Conflict of Interest Policies

Policy on Financial Conflicts of Interest and Research

Statement of University Policy on Conflicts of Interest

Institutional Conflict of Interest Policy
 

Stem Cell Research Policies

Policy on the Conduct of Research with Human Embryos and Human Pluripotent Stem Cells