Recent Policy Updates

Closeout requirements were added.

Discusses the responsibilities for use of human subjects in student projects, pilot studies and oral histories (non-medical), and describes conditions under which Administrative Panel review and approval is needed.

Presents an explanation of Stanford University's Facilities & Administrative (Indirect Cost) and Fringe Benefits Rates, including definitions of "on-campus" and "off-campus" rates, and Modified Total Direct Costs (MTDC). Current rates are maintained by the Cost & Management Analysis Office. 

Establishes principles and procedures designed to ensure that research involving human subjects at Stanford University is conducted without untoward influence resulting from either the University's financial investments or holdings or the personal financial interests or holdings of key institutional leaders.

Appointment process for senior positions clarified in 2004.

Establishes policy to comply with all relevant laws and regulations governing the humane care and use of laboratory animals. Responsibilities for compliance were updated in 2003. Supercedes memorandum on this subject issued in 1985.

Clarifications related to expenditure management were added to vacation accrual.

Modified definition of capital equipment.

Incorporates the function of the University's PeopleSoft Graduate Financial Support System.

 Policy applicability clarified (Section I.A.).