Research-Related Policies and Procedures

This section provides links to selected University of California, UCLA, and federal policies and procedures that govern various aspects of research.

A selection of UCLA-specific research-related policies and procedures

Comprehensive University-wide policies related to research

Fundamental terms that govern federal grants and contracts

UCLA Research-Related Policies and Procedures

This section provides a selection of UCLA-specific research-related policies and procedures.

• UCLA Policy 900 – Principal Investigator Eligibility
  • OCGA Training Video (Box Login Required)
• UCLA Policy 909 – Requirement to Submit Proposals and to Receive Awards for Grants and Contracts through the University
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• UCLA Policy 910 – Management of Sponsored Projects
• UCLA Procedure 910.1 – Approval and Submission of Contract and Grant Proposals
• UCLA Policy 920 – Expenditure or Commitment of Funds against contracts and Grants Prior to Receipt of Executed Awards
• UCLA Policy 921 – Accepting Support for Research from Nongovernmental Organizations
• UCLA Policy 913 – Disposition of Unexpended Balances in Fixed Rate and Fixed Price Contracts and Nonrefundable Grants
• UCLA Policy 925 – Financial Conflict of Interest in Research
• UCLA Procedure 925.2 – Disclosing Financial Interests in Non-Governmental Sponsors of Contracts, Grants, and Material Transfer Agreements for Research
• UCLA Procedure 925.3 – Disclosing Financial Interests Relevant to Federally Sponsored Research Projects (except Public Health Service)
• UCLA Policy 926 – Public Health Service Regulations on Objectivity in Research
• UCLA Policy 993 – Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct

UC-Wide Policies

This section includes comprehensive University-wide policies related to research.

• UC Research Policies and Guidance
• UC Contract and Grant Manual
• Policy on the Requirement to Submit Proposals and To Receive Awards for Grants and Contracts through the University
• UC Patent Policy
• UC Copyright Policy

Federal Policies & Procedures

This section provides some of the fundamental terms that govern federal grants and contracts.

• Federal-wide Research Terms and Conditions
• Federal Acquisition Regulations
• Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements For Federal Awards