Handbook for Research & Sponsored Activity
The "Research Handbook" is designed to assist new and established investigators in the conduct of research overview of policies & procedures applicable to research compliance
Policies & Compliance
- Research Conduct
- Combatting Human Trafficking
- Federal Disclosure Requirements
- Research Handbook
- 1. Roles & Responsibilities
- 2. Standards for Conduct of Research
- 3. Overview of Sponsored Projects Administration
- 4. Funding Sources & Opportunities
- 5. Proposal Development
- 6. Budget Development
- 7. Procedures for the Submission of Proposals
- 8. Award Acceptance
- 9. Award Management
- 10. Research Related Regulations, Policies & Procedures
- 11. Other Conduct of Research Issues
- 12. Acronyms & Definitions
- 13. Glossary
- Procedure Library
- Regulations Library
Handbook for Research & Sponsored Activity
The handbook is designed to support the University's resesarch mission by offering guidance on the development, management, and compliance requirements of sponsored projects.
It outlines the responsibilities of investigators and clarifies the roles of administrative staff who facilitate research activities.
As a dynamic reference, this handbook complies official policies, procedures, and guidelines. Because updates occur regularly, users should rely on linked resources throughout the document and consult the most recent version to ensure they are working with current information.
To help readers track significant changes, OSP also provides a list of updates, making it easy to identify when content has been added or revised significantly.
Handbook Updates
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ITAR Empowered Official
11.3.2.3 Department of State Regulations (ITAR) now include a reference to the Research Security Office (RSO) as the designated ITAR Empowered Official (EO) for ITAR compliance and oversight.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 03:08 PM
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Professional Conduct
2.4.2 Professional Conduct and Research Environment has been added to clarify expectations for professional conduct in research settings and outlines reporting options for unprofessional behavior.
Monday, April 13, 2026 09:09 AM
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PI Eligibility
1.4 Principal Investigator has been updated to align with University Rule R7-200b: Principal Investigator Eligibility and Responsibilities in Sponsored Projects.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 06:05 PM