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JMU Policies and Procedures |
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| Misconduct in Research and Other Scholarly Work | |||
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These assurances and procedures implement James Madison's Policy on Misconduct in Research and other scholarly work. This policy applies to all faculty and administrative staff in the performance of scholarly and creative activity and research conducted at JMU whether performed under external or internal funding. It meets the certification and requirement guidelines of Section 493 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act as well as other Federal and State agencies and private foundations. James Madison University expects that the highest ethical standards as well as compliance with public laws and regulations will prevail in the conduct of its activities. | ||
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| Institutional Biosafety | |||
| James Madison University recognizes the importance of conducting a broad spectrum of original problem-solving research which requires the use of recombinant DNA technology. Cognizant that these activities may be accompanied by some risks, the University requires that the activities by this policy be reviewed and approved by an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) to ensure that it is conducted in accordance with the National Institutes of Health Guidelines For Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules as published in the Federal Register on 7/5/1995. This policy is in full compliance with the applicable federal and state laws and regulations. In addition, adherence to this policy shall not exempt investigators employing recombinant DNA molecules in their research from compliance with other applicable laws, regulations or policies (e.g. research with human subjects or research with animals). | |||
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| Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee on the Use of Animals in Teaching, Education and Research | |||
| It is University policy that the procurement, housing, care and use of animals should conform to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals NIH 86-23 (the Guide) or succeeding Editions and other relevant federal policies and procedures. The policy applies to all student/faculty research and teaching whether funded from external or internal sources. | |||
| The Institutional Review Board on the Use of Human Subjects in Research | |||
| According to the Code of Virginia (Title 37.1-234 through 238) human research is defined as "any...investigation designed to develop or contribute to general knowledge and which utilizes human subjects who may be exposed to the possibility of physical or psychological injury as a consequence of participation as subjects..." | |||
| Investigator Significant Financial Interest Disclosure Policy for Sponsored Programs | |||
| These guidelines define general University policy and procedure regarding conflicts of interest in relationship to research or educational sponsored projects. Their purpose is to protect the credibility and integrity of the University's faculty and staff so that public trust and confidence in the University's sponsored research and educational activities is ensured. | |||
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| Substance Abuse ("Drug-Free") Policy | |||
| To comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Commonwealth of Virginia has developed a "Policy on Alcohol and Other Drugs." In addition to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the University, as an institution of higher education receiving federal funds, must comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. | |||
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| Cost-Sharing and Matching Funds Guidelines | |||
| Cost-sharing is a contribution, mandatory (as required by statute, regulation or written policy) or voluntary (amounts beyond the mandatory levels), of cash or services provided by the grantee institution or of third-party in-kind contributions to the overall costs of a sponsored project. If cost-sharing is required by the funding agency, the level and type of contributed support are generally specified in program guidelines or application instructions. Cost-sharing commitments should not normally be made in a proposal unless required and specified in the program announcement. Contracts do not require cost-sharing. | |||
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| Program Income - Definition | |||
A-110, Section .2, paragraph (x) - Program income means gross income earned by the University that is directly generated by a supported activity or earned as a result of the award (see exclusions in A-110, Section .24, paragraphs e and h - policy below). |
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| Program income includes, but is not limited to, income from fees for services performed, the use or rental of real or personal property acquired under federally funded projects, the sale of commodities or items fabricated under an award, license fees and royalties on patents and copyrights, and interest on loans made with award funds. | |||
| Interest earned on advances of Federal funds is not program income. Except as otherwise provided in Federal awarding agency regulations or the terms and conditions of the award, program income does not include the receipt of principal on loans, rebates, credits, discounts, etc., or interest earned on any of them. | |||
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Indirect CostsSponsored Programs Proposals Pre-award and Post-award ProceduresPolicy Guidelines for Sponsored Programs (MS Word)JMU Internal Approval Form (MS Word) |
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Federal Register |
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| Federal Register via GPO | |||
| U.S.Code | |||
U.S.
Code (USC) via US House of Representatives (Searchable) |
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| CFR - Code of Federal Regulations | |||
| Code of Federal Regulations | |||
| FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulations | |||
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)- General Services Administration |
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FAR
via USGI |
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| FAR Supplements | |||
Agriculture
(AGAR) FAR Supplement (from USDA) |
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| CAS - Cost Accounting Standards | |||
| CAS via The Federal
Marketplace |
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| Standard Federal Agency Policies | |||
Air Force Office of Scientific ResearchArmy Research OfficeDepartment of EnergyEnvironmental Protection AgencyFederal Demonstration Partnership (FDP)National Aeronautics Space AdministrationNational Science Foundation
National Institutes of Health (DHHS/PHS)
Office of Naval ResearchUS Department of AgricultureUS Department of EducationUS Department of Defense
Miscellaneous
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| Circulars | |||
General
Educational Institutions
Nonprofit InstitutionsProfit OrganizationsState and Local GovernmentsLegislation
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Click here to access a helpful glossary of
terms typically used in policies and procedures relating to Sponsored Programs |
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Revised: August, 2007 Publisher: Sponsored Programs For Information Contact: jmu_grants@jmu.edu Privacy Statement |
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