Georgia Southern University Policies
Procedures and decisions within the Office of Research are guided by university and system policies, in addition to federal, state and agency requirements. Below is a list of common Georgia Southern policies that impact Office of Research operations.
Research Development
Start Up Funding Request and Approval
Proposal Preparation and Submission
Principal Investigator Eligibility
Institutional Letters of Support
Principal Investigator Responsibilities
Sub-Awardee Consultants and Vendors
Award Management
Application and Retention of Salary Savings Resulting from Sponsored Programs
Research Facilities and Administrative Costs Policy
Reports and Deliverables for Sponsored Projects
Cost Sharing on Sponsored Projects
Federally Sponsored Effort Documentation
Sponsored Expense/Cost Transfers
Negotiation and Execution of Contracts
Research Integrity
Animal Care and Use Program Zebrafish Coverage
Faculty Use of Student Data in Research
Human Subjects Protection: Institutional Biosafety Committee
Human Subjects Protection: Institutional Review Board
Minors in Research and Scholarship
Research Animal Protections: Institutional Animal Care and Use
Research Financial Conflict of Interest FCOI Disclosure
Use of Unmanned and Remote Control Aircraft Vehicles
Human Subject Incentive Payment Policy
Last updated: 6/5/2023