Research Compliance News and Resources

To ensure that research policies reflect current procedures, objectives, and functions, policies are reviewed at least every 3 to 5 years or as needed depending on regulatory changes. Each policy follows a standard approval process including review by the Office of the Provost and the President's Office. 

Recently approved policies for FY24 are as follows:

2.126 Effort Reporting

7.25 Use of Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs in Research

7.24 Research Institutional Conflicts of Interest

7.38 Conflicts of Commitment for Faculty, Postdoctoral Fellows or Trainees, and Research Staff

7.7 Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research

7.9 Responsible Conduct of Research Training Policy

Policy Briefs provide an overview of scope, applicability, and compliance with the policy.

Recently approved briefs are as follows:

Policy 7.12 - Policy for Visiting Scholars & Visiting Students

Policy 7.14 - Investigational Drug Management for Clinical Studies

Policy 7.25 - Controlled Substances & Dangerous Drugs

Policy 7.7 - Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research

Policy 7.8 - Policy on Research Misconduct

Find the detailed policy and implementation guidance at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-23-149.html