Recent Policy Updates
View updates to the Stanford Research Policy Handbook.
Relationships Between Students (Including Postdoctoral Scholars) and Outside Entities
Clarification on outside consulting. Removal of the word "faculty" to harmonize with changes to RPH 4.1 encompassing both faculty and staff.Consulting and Other Outside Professional Activities by Members of the Academic Council and Medical Center Line Faculty
Changed title. Defined Professional service. Harmonized language with RPH 4.1
Gift vs. Sponsored Projects and Distinctions from Other Forms of Funding
New Condition of Gift Letter templates from CFR (2022)Export Licenses for International Transfers of Items, Software or Technical Information
Removed paragraph referencing Tiger as preferred shipper as they were bought out by new companyRecordkeeping Requirements
Modified paragraph 2 by adding details of records to be kept and by whom.Academic Staff Appeal Procedure
Replaced the Grievance Procedure: Academic Staff and its associated Standing Rules; aligns with Acad Staff Teaching/Other Teach Staff Handbook.Policy and Procedures for Appointment and Promotion: Academic Staff - Research
Remove requirement for adjunct faculty and research appointment.
Research Misconduct: Policy on Allegations, Investigations, and Reporting
Expand policy to federal and non-federal funding sponsors; move responsibility from the President to the Provost in section 8 - notification to external entities.
Principal Investigator Eligibility and Criteria for Exceptions
Updated to insert language on new PI waiver exception pilot program for shared facilities/service centersService Agreements
Added reference to "defense article" and updated export control links.