RCR University Policies

The Investigator

• Principal Investigator Status
• Roles and Responsibilities

Integrity

• Authorship
• Conflict of Interest
• Conflict of Commitment
• Consulting by Duke Faculty
• Earmarks
• Misconduct in Research
• Nepotism

Intellectual Property

• Intellectual Property Rights
• Inventions, Patents, and Technology Transfer
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access Law
• Research Records: Sharing, Retention, and Ownership

Academic Freedom

• Classified Research
• University-Industry Guidelines
• Export Controls
• Faculty and Staff Travel Abroad

Protection

• Use of Human Subjects in Research
• Minors in Duke University Programs Policy
• Animal Care and Use

Safety

• Use of Recombinant DNA in Research
• Use of Select Biological Agents
• Use of Hazardous Chemicals (Materials)
• Radiation Safety
• Laser Safety
• Reporting Accidents and Injuries
• Safety Training Requirements

Stewardship

• Research Costing Compliance Policy
• F&A Cost Recovery Policy on Grants and Contracts
• F&A Distribution Policy on Cross-School Grants and Contracts
• Cost-Sharing Policy
• Equipment Transfer Guidelines
• Effort Commitment Guidelines

FRAUD AND COMPLIANCE HOTLINE

Fraud and Compliance Hotline:
800-849-9793

DUKE FACULTY HANDBOOK

Duke Faculty Handbook

DUKE OMBUDSMEN

Faculty

Student/Postdoc

Medical Student