Policies and Specified Guidance

Faculty should be familiar with several key University Policies concerning research, including policies on:

• Policy on Intellectual Property and Classified and Proprietary Work
• Policy on Conflict of Interest
• Export Control
• Roles and Responsibilities

Research related University policies can be found on UM Policies page.

Related Departments

ORA works closely with other departments within the Division of Research and on campus. Each has a specific role to play in Sponsored Research Administration. Familiarize yourself with their functions and policies:

• SPAC – Sponsored Programs Accounting & Compliance
• OTC – Office of Technology Commercialization
• Assurances:
  • IACUC – Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee
  • IRB – Internal Review Board
  • Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk