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Compliance Training On this page Subjects Animal Care and Use Veterinary Service Center Training Programs Conflicts of Interest Required for new faculty and recipients of PHS funding Environmental Health & Safety Use the Training Advisor to find courses for specific job duties Export Controls Recognize and address export control issues. Required for H1-B visa sponsors Finance Learn how to use Stanford Financial Systems Human Subjects & Good Clinical Practice Required for research with human subjects Industry Sponsored Clinical Trial Financial Administration International Activities …

Proposal Preparation and Submission Categories: Proposals Updated: 10.24.2025 Created: 04.01.2021 Jump to: On this page Introduction A proposal is more than a pitch document; it’s a work plan. If the agency awards the project, you will have to follow the plan that your proposal represents. Proposals are complex documents with specific requirements for each section. Be sure that you understand each component and allocate adequate time to put together your budget and gather the necessary components for your proposal. Keep in mind that some components require additional review so that should …

Proposal Components Categories: Proposals Updated: 07.28.2025 Created: 04.01.2021 Jump to: On this page Introduction A proposal can have various components depending on the sponsor and solicitation requirements. A solicitation is also known as a call for proposals, request for proposals, or funding opportunity. Each agency and even specific programs within an agency may require components that are specific to a funding opportunity. Basic Components What follows is a brief description of the typical components a sponsor may require. Cover Sheet/Face page Many application packages contain a …

Budget Basics Categories: Financial Concepts Proposals Updated: 07.28.2025 Created: 03.02.2021 Jump to: On this page Introduction The proposal budget should be an as accurate as possible financial expression of the proposed scope of work.  When proposing a budget for a sponsored project, the PI assures Stanford and the sponsor that project finances are represented as accurately as possible. This ensures the sponsor pays its fair share of project costs.  Sponsor, program and University requirements must be adhered to at the proposal stage, as well as when funds are expended, following the cost …

Safety For Researchers Categories: Regulatory Compliance Updated: 05.09.2025 Created: 03.25.2021 Jump to: On this page Introduction Stanford's commitment to providing a safe environment for everyone creates particular requirements for PIs in research laboratories. Labs at Stanford house chemicals, equipment, and other materials that can pose hazards to health. The proper management of these hazards is not only good lab management, it is also a regulatory requirement. Emergency Contacts Emergency Fire, Police, Medical Aid 911 from your cell phone 9-911 from a campus phone Hazardous Materials …

Ethics and Compliance Categories: Award Management Regulatory Compliance Updated: 07.15.2025 Created: 03.26.2021 Jump to: On this page Introduction Ethics and compliance concepts are critical to research activities at Stanford University. These regulations serve to maintain the public trust; that is, trust in research results and outcomes; trust that patients and human subjects are given the best care and treatment; trust that public funds are spent for the benefit of all, and trust that scientific investigation is done responsibly. Video file   Our Ethics and Compliance Framework The …

International Activity Categories: Award Management Data Export Controls Proposals Regulatory Compliance Updated: 07.28.2025 Created: 03.25.2021 Jump to: On this page Introduction Stanford's commitment to providing a safe environment for everyone creates particular requirements for PIs in research laboratories. Labs at Stanford house chemicals, equipment, and other materials that can pose hazards to health. The proper management of these hazards is not only good lab management, it is also a regulatory requirement. Compliance and Operational Support Register your foreign activities at Global …

Protocols Categories: Award Management Data Proposals Regulatory Compliance Updated: 08.25.2025 Created: 03.26.2021 Jump to: On this page Introduction Approval of research protocols by the appropriate Administrative Panel is required before beginning research that involves: human subjects; recombinant DNA molecules; human stem cells; human embryos or their derivatives; laboratory animals; infectious or biohazardous agents; radioactive isotopes; or ionizing, ultraviolet laser, and/or microwave radiation. Protocol Submission, Review and Approval The eProtocol system is used to submit, review, …

Salary Caps Categories: Award Management Financial Concepts Proposals Updated: 09.23.2025 Created: 03.25.2021 Jump to: On this page Introduction The PHS (Public Health Service) which includes the NIH (National Institutes of Health) is governed by regulations establishing a maximum salary that may be awarded to a project participant - salary cap. Some non federal agencies also impose salary caps. Stanford will comply with all agency requirements in this regard. Where an agency specifies a maximum rate amount at which an individual may be paid from that agency's funds, Stanford will ensure that …

Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research Categories: Award Management Proposals Regulatory Compliance Updated: 07.24.2025 Created: 11.19.2020 Jump to: On this page Introduction Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research applies to all researchers and research staff engaged in scholarly research. While written with all researchers in mind, special consideration has been given to the needs of students and postdoctoral scholars. The education of students at all levels includes appropriate training and oversight in the responsible and ethical conduct of research. The University expects that …