Policies & Procedures
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies is responsible for developing, implementing, and reviewing research policies and procedures across the university. The following policies and procedures apply to the administration of sponsored programs at UMass Boston.
- Policy on Responsible Conduct for Research and Scholarly Activities
- Policy for the Development and Administration of Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements for Sponsored Programs
- Policy on Intellectual Property
- Policy on Conflicts of Interest Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures
- Policy on Faculty Consulting and Outside Activities
- Uniform Consulting Agreement Provisions
- Policy on Additional Faculty Compensation
- Faculty Buyout Guidelines
- Policy on Institutes and Centers
- Required Training for Research with Human Subjects
- Required Training for Research with Laboratory Animals
- Policy for Management of University Funds
- Policy on Research Professorships
- UMass Boston Policy on Unallowable Costs
- University of Massachusetts Financial Conflict of Interest Policy
