Recent Policy Updates

View updates to the Stanford Research Policy Handbook.

What’s New

  • April 15, 2013

    Link to Chapter 15.6

    Tuition Allowance for Research Assistants

    Added the note about the university's contribution to tuition increasing to 60% effective Fall Quarter 2013.

  • January 18, 2013

    Link to Chapter 10.2

    Grievance Procedure: Academic Staff

    Added attachment A to policy body.

  • January 9, 2013

    Link to Chapter 10.3

    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.

  • April 11, 2012

    Link to Chapter 10.3

    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.

  • February 2, 2012

    Link to Chapter 15.7

    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.

  • February 1, 2012

    Link to Chapter 15.3

    Cost Sharing Policy

    Modified to provide clarification and streamline the process.

  • January 1, 2012

    Link to Chapter 15.5

    Salary Cap Administration

    The salary cap moved to a lower government pay level.

  • August 1, 2011

    Link to Chapter 7.9

    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.

  • August 1, 2011

    Link to Chapter 7.7

    Laser Safety

    Describes responsibilities and procedures for laser safety at Stanford.