Listed below are several research-related policies and procedures, as well as additional information relevant to faculty engaged in sponsored research at Vanderbilt.  Additional information is available from the Office of Sponsored Programs; Office of Contract & Research Administration; Office of Contract & Grant Accounting; and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research.

• Conflict of Interest Policies
  • Vanderbilt Compliance Program
• Effort Policies and Clarifications
  • Effort Reporting Policy (Effective January 2002; Updated January 2010)
  • Effort Declaration & Certification (7/24/07)
  • Effort Essentials for the Provost’s Domain (7/24/07)
  • Implementation Guidelines (7/24/07)
  • Effort Policy regarding Faculty Vacations and Grant Writing (11/19/07)
  • Transinstitutional Effort (12/6/07)
  • Understanding Effort Reporting (March 2010)
• The Responsible Conduct of Research
• Sponsored Research Definitions, Policies, and Practices Updated 10/7/11 (vunetid and password required)
• Stipends and Salary Supplements Paid to Faculty (10/31/07)
• Summer Salary Form (eff. 2/08)