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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.
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.
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.
Academic Freedom
Approved by Board of Trustees.
Academic Freedom
Adopted by Senate of Academic Council. Originally RPH 2.3.