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Research Policies

This page includes all policies for all research offices within the Division of Research and Economic Development.

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Division of Research and Economic Development (DRED) Policies

The policies listed here are utilized by multiple units within DRED.

PolicyPolicy Number
Intellectual Property Policy1090
Professional Research, Consulting, or Service Activities Policy4440
Centers and Institutes Policy5000
Research Faculty Policies and Procedures Policy5010
Faculty Research Advisory Committee Policy5040
Control of University Equipment and Materials Policy6270
HERC Funds (1850 and 1859) Spending Procedures (must be logged into BSU email to view)N/A

Office of Research Compliance (ORC) Policies

Policies listed here are primarily referenced and utilized by the Office of Research Compliance.

PolicyPolicy Number
Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy1110
Use of Human Subjects Policy5050
Misconduct in Research Policy5060
Animal Care and Use Policy5070
Biosafety Policy5080
Export Control and Controlled Data Policy5120
Drone Operations Policy12120

Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) Policies

Policies listed here are primarily utilized and referenced by the Office of Sponsored Programs.

PolicyPolicy Number
Principal Investigator Eligibility Policy5020
Office of Sponsored Programs5030
Sponsored Programs Cost Transfer Policy5090
Sponsored Projects and Charitable Gifts5100
Recharge Centers Policy5110
Facilities and Administration (F&A) Cost Rates and Waiver or Partial Waiver of F&A Costs Policy6080
Disposition of Balances of Unrestricted or Fixed-Fee Grants and Contracts 6090
Allocation and Distribution of Recovered Facilities and Administrative Costs 6100
Cost Sharing Policy6110
Supplemental Pay Policy7195