University 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
Research Misconduct Policy (PDF)
University Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF)
University Budget Guidelines (PDF)
Equipment 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)