Recent Policy Updates
View updates to the Stanford Research Policy Handbook.
Tuition Allowance for Research Assistants
Added the note about the university's contribution to tuition increasing to 60% effective Fall Quarter 2013.
Grievance Procedure: Academic Staff
Added attachment A to policy body.
Postdoctoral Scholars
Added Attachment D to the policy body.
Animal Care and Use Training and Education Program
Describes training sessions provided for those involved in the care or use of laboratory animals, and indicates who should attend.
Postdoctoral Scholars
Defines policies and procedures related to the appointment, roles, requirements and responsibilities of Postdoctoral Scholars at Stanford. This policy was revised and reorganized in 2012.
Undergraduate Student Salaries Charged to Sponsored Projects
States Stanford’s commitment to provide research-related experiences for undergraduate students and describes how indirect costs are applied to the salaries of those students.
Cost Sharing Policy
Modified to provide clarification and streamline the process.
Salary Cap Administration
The salary cap moved to a lower government pay level.
Research Funded by the Department of Energy Through SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Provides clarification about health and safety procedures for campus based research funded through the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
Laser Safety
Describes responsibilities and procedures for laser safety at Stanford.