Policies
Policies & Procedures Related to Research and Sponsored Programs
The University of South Dakota is committed to conducting research and sponsored projects responsibly, ethically, and in full compliance with all applicable state, federal, and sponsor requirements. Our policies and procedures are informed by government regulations, professional standards, and the expectations of our sponsors, collaborators, and peers.
Below are USD policies related to research, creative activities, and receipt of grants and contracts. Additional links to state (BOR) and federal regulations are also shown.
Policies of The University of South Dakota:
- Misconduct in Research
- Reimbursement and Distribution of FA (Indirect) Costs
- Contracts versus Gifts
- University Research Centers
- Material Transfer Agreements
- Financial Conflict of Interest (Objectivity in Research)
- Export Control Regulations
- Lobbying
- Use of Human Stem Cells in Research
- Grants and Contracts Awarded to USD's Foundation
- Reporting Requirements for Sponsored Programs
- Grant Subrecipient Monitoring
- Allowable and Unallowable Costs on Federal and State Sponsored Awards
- Time and Effort Certification
- Intellectual Property Policy
Additional Resources
- Human Subjects in Research
- Animals in Research & Teaching
- Biological and Chemical Safety Manual
- Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures (including Radiation Safety, Biohazards, Chemical Hygiene)
- Radiation Safety Manual
Policies of the SD Board of Regents:
Standard Federal Agency Policies:
- Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) for Grants and Contracts
- HHS Grants Policy Statement
- NASA Grant & Cooperative Agreement Handbook
- NIH Grants Policy & Guidance
- NSF Grant Policy Manual
- NSF Grant Proposal Guide (NSF 04-23) Effective January 2009
- NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules
The ORSP coordinates policies and procedures which guide research and sponsored projects campus-wide.