Recent Policy Updates

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  • April 14, 1994

    Link to Chapter 4.1

    Faculty Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Interest

    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. 

  • December 2, 1982

    Link to Chapter 4.3

    Consulting and Other Outside Professional Activities by Members of the Academic Council and Medical Center Line Faculty

    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.

  • March 23, 1982

    Link to Chapter 11.1

    Establishing and Managing Independent Laboratories, Institutes and Centers

    Formerly RPH 2.9; originally promulgated by Provost Albert Hastorf.

  • University Commitments Pertaining to Sponsored Project Proposals

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

  • Preparation, Review, and Submission of Sponsored Project Proposals

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

  • Acting Principal Investigatorship

    Formerly 10.3, promulgated by Vice Provost for Research, William F Massy.

  • September 10, 1974

    Link to Chapter 1.3

    Academic Freedom

    Approved by Board of Trustees.

  • April 18, 1974

    Link to Chapter 1.3

    Academic Freedom

    Adopted by Senate of Academic Council. Originally RPH 2.3.