Internal Policies

Use this BIRS index – a repository for many official university policies – if you have procedural questions. The links below are not inclusive of all policy, procedure and guideline information for the university; that can also be found in various handbooks, brochures and other publications. For access to college and departmental internal policies, please contact a member of that area’s administrative staff.

• Cost Sharing on Sponsored Projects Policy (PDF)
• Principles and Procedures for the Conduct of Research
• University Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF)
• University Budget Guidelines (PDF)
• Equipment Trust Fund Guidelines (PDF)
• Equipment Request Form (Word file)

Intellectual Property Information

• Intellectual Property Policy (PDF)
• Intellectual Property Manual (PDF)
• Acknowledgement of Intellectual Property Policy for Full-Time Faculty (PDF)
• Intellectual Property Rights Agreement for Staff and Part-Time Faculty (PDF)
• Invention Disclosure Form (PDF)
• Software Disclosure Form (PDF)
• Copyrightable Work Disclosure Form (PDF)

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