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:
- Animals in Research & Teaching, Use of
- Biological and Chemical Safety Manual
- Clarification of Policies on Private Consulting and Supplemental Salary
- Conflict of Financial Interest: Objectivity in Research
- Conflict of Financial Interest: Addendum for Institutional COI
- Criteria for Establishing, Reviewing, and Closing Research Centers
- Environmental Health and Safety Policies and Procedures (including Radiation Safety, Biohazards, Chemical Hygiene)
- Export Controls,Guidelines on
- Human Subjects in Research, Use of
- Material Transfer Agreements
- Misconduct in Research
- Patent and Copyright (Intellectual Property) Policy and Invention Disclosure Procedure
- Radiation Safety Manual
- Reporting Noncompliant Conduct in Research or Sponsored Programs (whistleblower)
- Reporting Requirements for Externally Sponsored Projects
- Stem Cells in Research, Policy for Use of
- Standard Nomenclature for Grant Proposals
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
Office of Management and Budget Circulars:
The ORSP coordinates policies and procedures which guide research and sponsored projects campus-wide.