Recent Policy Updates

View updates to the Stanford Research Policy Handbook.

What’s New

  • January 12, 2009

    Link to Chapter 4.7

    Institutional Conflict of Interest in Research Involving Human Subjects

    In developing this policy and related procedures, the University has taken into account the issues identified and discussed in "Protecting Patients, Preserving Integrity, Advancing Health: Accelerating Implementation of COI Policies in Human Subjects Research," published in 2008 by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Association of American Universities (AAU).

  • January 1, 2009

    Link to Chapter 14.1

    Preparation, Review, and Submission of Sponsored Project Proposals

    Clarification related to student-initiated proposals added upon recommendation of the Committee on Research.

  • January 1, 2009

    Link to Chapter 14.3

    University Commitments Pertaining to Sponsored Project Proposals

    Clarification related to student-initiated proposals added upon recommendation of the Committee on Research.

  • October 28, 2007

    Link to Chapter 11.1

    Establishing and Managing Independent Laboratories, Institutes and Centers

    Added Attachment A with outline for developing proposal to establish and manage Independent Lab, Center, and Institutes.

  • October 11, 2007

    Link to Chapter 1.1

    Principles Concerning Research

    Clarified responsibility of the individual researcher.

  • August 13, 2007

    Link to Chapter 7.4

    University Laboratory Animal Occupational Health Program

    Clarified in regard to the medical oversight of the program.

  • July 10, 2007

    Link to Chapter 5.1

    Human Research Protection Program

    Provides comprehensive information about the organization, scope, authority and responsibilities associated with Stanford University's program for the protection of human research subjects.

  • Openness in Research

    Provision for publication delays in the case of multi-site clinical research projects.

  • Research Misconduct: Policy on Allegations, Investigations, and Reporting

    Definition of research misconduct revised and other clarifications incorporated.

  • February 1, 2006

    Link to Chapter 13.4

    Establishment of Industrial Affiliates and Related Membership-Supported Programs

    Presents principles, guidelines and procedures for the establishment and operation of membership-sponsored programs designed to facilitate a productive relationship between Stanford and industry. Additional program requirements established in January 2006 by memo from the Vice Provost and Dean of Research.