Research Policies & Guidelines

Policies Related to Research – Duke University Faculty Handbook, 2014

• Protecting Human Subjects in Nonmedical Research
• Policy on Inventions, Patents, and Technology Transfer
• Interpretations of the Policy on Inventions, Patents, and Technology Transfer
• Duke University Policy on Intellectual Property Rights
• Patent Agreement
• University-Industry Guidelines
• Policy on Research Records: Sharing, Retention and Ownership
• Duke University Policy and Procedures Governing Misconduct in Research
• Principal Investigator Status

Sponsored Research – Organizational Structure, Policies, and Procedures – Duke University Faculty Handbook, 2013

Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Policies

• Institutional Review Board (IRB) Policies
• Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR) Policies

Animal Care and Use Policies

Biological Safety Policies

NIH Publication Policy

The Minors in Lab Policy is a policy, adopted by Duke, that establishes safeguards for children under the age of 18 who participate under the direction of faculty in activities within any Duke University laboratory.

Radiation Safety Policies

Recombinant DNA Research in Human Subjects

Guidance on NIH Public Access Policy 

Expired IRB Approval Policy and Process