Recent Policy Updates

View updates to the Stanford Research Policy Handbook.

What’s New

  • June 12, 2025

    Link to Chapter 2.1

    Principal Investigator Eligibility Policy Adjustment

    Language added to address emeriti faculty PI eligibility.

  • February 20, 2025

    Link to Chapter 2.1

    Principal Investigator Eligibility and Criteria for Exceptions

    Clarified PI eligibility criteria; updated approval processes for PI exceptions; expanded guidance on eligibility for certain internal and external awards; clarified roles and responsibilities for PI exceptions; aligned terminology and processes with current research administration practices; and other administrative changes for clarity.
  • April 28, 2021

    Link to Chapter 2.1

    Principal Investigator Eligibility and Criteria for Exceptions

    Updated to insert language on new PI waiver exception pilot program for shared facilities/service centers
  • June 11, 2020

    Link to Chapter 2.1

    Principal Investigator Eligibility and Criteria for Exceptions

    Add language for two pilots - CEs in SOM and SLAC scientists and engineers; clarify 'school dean's office' in Career Development exception section.
  • April 26, 2018

    Link to Chapter 2.1

    Principal Investigator Eligibility and Criteria for Exceptions

    Update by Senate to continue indefinitely SOM PI waiver/ expanded career development exception.

  • February 19, 2015

    Link to Chapter 2.1

    Principal Investigator Eligibility and Criteria for Exceptions

    Update by the Senate to include language about SLAC, section B of Policy.

  • February 9, 2015

    Link to Chapter 2.1

    Principal Investigator Eligibility and Criteria for Exceptions

    Added category for pending appointments for new faculty.