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  • Information Security

    Research Policy Handbook 1.10 Information Security This policy articulates security practices and guidelines for research computing systems. Categories: Award Management Data Proposals Recent Chapter Updates Currently there are no updates available. View Full Chapter Updates View All Research Policy Handbook Updates Questions about this policy? David Studdert Vice Provost and Dean of Research vpdordean@stanford.edu Amy R. Steagall Chief Information Security Officer asteag@stanford.edu Policy Authority Vice Provost and Dean of Research Current Version: January 16, 2019 Original Version: …

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    August 24, 2026

  • Principal Investigator Eligibility and Criteria for Exceptions

    Research Policy Handbook 2.1 Principal Investigator Eligibility and Criteria for Exceptions Establishes the policy that principal investigatorship or co-principal investigatorship on externally and certain internally funded projects is limited to members of the Academic Council and the University Medical Line (UML) faculty, with specific exceptions. Categories: Award Management Conflict of Interest Financial Concepts Proposals Regulatory Compliance Recent Chapter Updates June 12, 2025 Principal Investigator Eligibility Policy Adjustment February 20, 2025 Principal Investigator Eligibility and …

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    August 24, 2026

  • Acting Principal Investigatorship

    Research Policy Handbook 2.2 Acting Principal Investigatorship Establishes the policy that acting principal investigatorship is subject to the same criteria for eligibility as regular PIship. Categories: Award Management Proposals Recent Chapter Updates February 9, 2015 Acting Principal Investigatorship June 4, 1976 Acting Principal Investigatorship View Full Chapter Updates View All Research Policy Handbook Updates Questions about this policy? Kathie A. Kern Director of Research Administration and Compliance kakern@stanford.edu Policy Authority Vice Provost and Dean of Research Promulgated …

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    August 24, 2026

  • Preparation and Submission of Proposal Budgets

    Research Policy Handbook 3.1 Preparation and Submission of Proposal Budgets Summarizes some of the obligations imposed on Principal Investigators by law and by Stanford policy. Establishes guidelines for the preparation and submission of proposed budgets, including consideration of allowability, cost sharing, commitment of effort, and estimating methods. Categories: Financial Concepts Recent Chapter Updates June 4, 2018 Preparation and Submission of Proposal Budgets May 16, 2018 Preparation and Submission of Proposal Budgets July 15, 2016 Preparation and Submission of Proposal Budgets View …

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    August 24, 2026

  • Management of Project Expenditures

    Research Policy Handbook 3.2 Management of Project Expenditures This policy summarizes Principal Investigator (PI) responsibilities outlined by Stanford including quarterly review and certification of salaries, other project costs, cost-shared expenditures, and monitoring of funds within the sponsor's funding limitations and project closeout. Stanford’s policy meets federal requirements. Categories: Financial Concepts Recent Chapter Updates March 19, 2020 Management of Project Expenditures View Full Chapter Updates View All Research Policy Handbook Updates Questions about this policy? Serena …

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    August 24, 2026

  • Sponsor Notifications and Prior Approvals

    Research Policy Handbook 3.3 Sponsor Notifications and Prior Approvals Clarifies that the PI is responsible for necessary notifications to the sponsor about project status. Categories: Financial Concepts Recent Chapter Updates January 27, 2015 Sponsor Notifications and Prior Approvals View Full Chapter Updates View All Research Policy Handbook Updates Questions about this policy? Serena Rao Senior Associate Dean for Finance and Administration serenar@stanford.edu Policy Authority Vice Provost and Dean of Research Current Version: January 27, 2015 Original Version: July 12, 1988 Jump to: In …

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    August 24, 2026

  • Policy on Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment

    Research Policy Handbook 4.1 Policy on Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment The Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment policy includes definitions, disclosure procedures, and policy implementation examples. Categories: Conflict of Interest Recent Chapter Updates March 31, 2023 Policy on Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment March 27, 2023 Policy on Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment May 7, 2020 Faculty Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Interest View Full Chapter Updates View All Research Policy Handbook Updates Questions about this policy? David …

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    August 24, 2026

  • University Investments in Start-Up Companies Involving Stanford Personnel

    Research Policy Handbook 4.5 University Investments in Start-Up Companies Involving Stanford Personnel Establishes guidelines under which Stanford University may invest in start-up companies in which Stanford Personnel also have equity interests. Categories: Conflict of Interest Recent Chapter Updates Currently there are no updates available. View Full Chapter Updates View All Research Policy Handbook Updates Questions about this policy? Karin H Immergluck Executive Director, Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) Karin.Immergluck@stanford.edu Policy Authority Stanford Board of Trustees Current …

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    August 24, 2026

  • Equity Acquisition in Technology Licensing and Distance Learning Agreements

    Research Policy Handbook 4.6 Equity Acquisition in Technology Licensing and Distance Learning Agreements Establishes specific conditions under which Stanford may acquire equity as part of an agreement. Categories: Conflict of Interest Recent Chapter Updates Currently there are no updates available. View Full Chapter Updates View All Research Policy Handbook Updates Questions about this policy? Karin H Immergluck Executive Director, Office of Technology Licensing (OTL) Karin.Immergluck@stanford.edu Policy Authority Stanford Board of Trustees Current Version: May 1, 2001 Original Version: …

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    August 24, 2026

  • Institutional Conflict of Interest in Research Involving Human Subjects

    Research Policy Handbook 4.7 Institutional Conflict of Interest in Research Involving Human Subjects Establishes a policy designed to ensure that research involving human subjects at Stanford University is conducted without untoward influence resulting from either the University's financial investments or holdings or the personal financial interests or holdings of certain institutional leaders. Related procedures are located in RPH-PR 4.7, Procedure on Institutional Conflict of Interest in Research Involving Human Subjects. Categories: Conflict of Interest Recent Chapter Updates July 14, 2026 …

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    August 24, 2026