Recent Policy Updates

Establishes Stanford policy for Academic Staff - Research (AS-R), including provisions for appointment and promotion, and Visiting AS-R. Clarification added in July 1996 regarding exception to search requirements in the case of recent Stanford doctorate or completed postdoctoral study.

Updated to clarify the confidentiality of protocols and consent forms.

Explanatory materials added to Section 2.D. 

Reorganized policy.

Outlines membership and responsibilities of Stanford University's five Administrative Panels for Research Compliance:

• Administrative Panel on Human Subjects in Non-Medical Research
• Administrative Panel on Human Subjects in Medical Research
• Administrative Panel on Radiological Safety
• Administrative Panel on Biosafety
• Administrative Panel on Laboratory Animal Care

Originally RPH 3.4; establishes procedures to meet the requirements of July 15, 1993 revisions to OMB Circular A-21 regarding the definition of University Research. 

Presents and discusses circumstances which can create real or perceived conflicts of commitment and conflicts of interest for faculty. Establishes requirements for annual disclosures and certifications, and for those made at the time of a transaction such as a sponsored project or gift. 

Establishes limits on the amount of time that may be spent on outside consulting activities by Stanford faculty, and describes procedures for implementing this policy. 2003 clarification relates to consulting and outside management responsibilities.

Formerly RPH 2.9; originally promulgated by Provost Albert Hastorf.

Originally RPH 10.1; summarizes University policy and procedures with respect to the preparation, review and submission of proposals for external sponsorship.