Recent Policy Updates

Illustrates the major categories of sponsored projects, i.e., organized research (including both sponsored research and University research), sponsored instruction, and other sponsored activities. 

Requirement related to commitment of PI effort for research projects was revised.

Illustrates the major categories of sponsored projects, i.e., organized research (including both sponsored research and University research), sponsored instruction, and other sponsored activities.

Defines sponsored projects, as distinguished from gifts, student aid and other supported activities.

Requirement related to commitment of PI effort for research projects was revised.

Selection and search procedures clarified in 2011.

Provides assurance of Stanford compliance with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) regulations for the protection of human research subjects. Stanford University Assurance is effective through January 31, 2014.

The University Provost implemented a requirement for faculty to provide the summary of Stanford University Requirements for Faculty Consulting Activities and Agreements whenever entering into a consulting or non-disclosure agreement (see Faculty Consulting Policies, Attachment A to this policy).

Defines policies and procedures related to the appointment, roles, requirements and responsibilities of visiting scholars at Stanford. Visiting Scholar status is not applicable for enrolled students pursuing advanced degrees at other universities (see Procedures for Registering Visiting Researchers). Information regarding Visiting Scholar Identification Cards added in 2010. 

Cap on additional compensation increased.