Research Policies
Most formal University policies affecting research and sponsored projects are first considered by the Research Committee of the Graduate Council and ultimately approved by the SIUC chancellor or president. Other research-related policies, principles, and guidelines listed below derive from broader University policy, from commonly accepted practices in sponsored project administration, and from government requirements.
Research integrity involves adherence to ethical standards in practices ranging from treatment of research subjects and supervision of employees to management of data and assignment of authorship. Many of these issues are covered by official policies and compliances, but many are not. All researchers have the obligation to carry out their University-sanctioned projects responsibly and to train their staff and students likewise. See our Responsible Conduct of Research page for guidance. Links to federal circulars and other regulations governing research are listed on our Grant Management page.
Compliances
- Animal Care and Use Compliance
- Hazardous Materials Compliances
- Human Subjects Research Compliance
- Significant Financial Interests Disclosure
- Stem Cell Research Compliance
University Policies Affecting Research
- Academic Freedom / Code of Ethics
- Clean Air (the provision that applies to research projects is I-1)
- Conflict of Interest [overview]
- Drug-Free Workplace [overview]
- Electronic Information Privacy
- Institutional Submission of Grant/Contract Applications and Acceptance of Awards
- Intellectual Property Policy (Patents and Copyrights) [overview]
- Research Faculty
- Research Misconduct [overview]
- Researcher Positions: Guidelines for Classification
- Software Piracy
- Use of University Property [overview]
Sponsored Project Policies and Guidelines
- Best-Effort Policy
- Classified Research
- Cost-Sharing Guidelines
- Facilities & Administrative (Indirect) Costs
- Limited Proposal Submissions
- Principal Investigator Eligibility and Responsibilities
- Proposal Submission Policy and Procedures
- Publication Rights and Proprietary Information
- Subaward (Subcontract) Monitoring Guidelines
- Supervision and Reporting of Research
- Use of University Name