From the Guidelines for the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).
All University Policies can be accessed online.
- Bloodborne Pathogens
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Bloodborne Pathogens, CS 01. This document serves to clarify the University program for education, prevention, post-exposure medical treatment and follow-up provided for employees and students who have been exposed to bloodborne pathogens as a part of workplace or other programmed activity.
- Conflict of Interest Policy for Research
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Conflict of Interest Policy for Research, RI 01. This document states University policy for eliminating or dealing with conflict of interest and describes the annual disclosures of outside interests required of all persons involved in research.
- Institutional Conflict of Interest (ICOI) Policy
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The Institutional Conflict of Interest (ICOI) Policy governs the University’s approach in identifying, reviewing, and formulating strategies for the management of potential institutional conflicts of interest ("ICOIs").
- Copying Copyrighted Material
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Copying Copyrighted Material, CS 03. This policy describes procedures for seeking copyrights and specify the relative rights of the author and the University.
- Guidelines on Academic Integrity
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Guidelines on Academic Integrity - Student and Faculty Obligations and Hearing Procedures, AC 39. In addition to this University document, each school has its own specific document governing the performance of students in the academic setting—in courses, examinations, and degreerelated research, and the responsibilities of faculty with respect to students.
- IRB Reference Policies & Procedures
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IRB Reference Policies & Procedures, available online or from the Human Research Protection Division (irb@pitt.edu). This is a detailed description of the regulations governing the use of human research subjects and of the procedures for seeking IRB approval.
- Innovation Institute Inventors Guide
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Innovation Institute Inventors Guide provides online guidance for information on invention disclosures, patent rights and tech transfer intended to help University members better understand some of the terminology and the processes used in moving innovations from the lab to the market of the inventor(s) and the University.
- Research Data Management Policy
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The University's Research Data Management Policy establishes rules and requirements to ensure that all research-related data remains secure.
- Research Integrity Policy
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Research Integrity Policy, RI 07. This policy defines research misconduct and describes the procedures for conducting inquiries and investigations into allegations of misconduct and for making and appealing decisions related to misconduct.
- Responsibilities of Sponsored Research Investigators
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Responsibilities of Sponsored Research Investigators, RI 08. This document outlines the roles, rights and responsibilities of investigators and provides a mechanism for resolution of disputes.
- Use of Animals in Research, Testing, and Teaching
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Use of Animals in Research, Testing, and Teaching. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee/Education, Compliance and Support – Animal Division (412-383-2008) has listed all policies governing use of animals on its website.