Documentation:Orientation for New Researchers/ubc policies
UBC Policies Concerning Research
Any research project carried out by a person connected with UBC and affiliated hospitals and research institutes must conform with the University Policies concerning research. These policies cover guidelines concerning the use of facilities, budget preparations, legal authority, use of ethical review committees, studies involving human subjects, animals and biological hazards, application signing, award administration, publication, patents and licensing, travel and entertainment, and conflict of interest.
All policies passed by the Board of Governors and currently in effect appear on the University Counsel website. The following is a partial list of policies concerning research.
| POLICY # | POLICY NAME | DATE REVISED |
| 6 | Environmental Protection Compliance | Jun 05 |
| 7 | University Safety | Jun 05 |
| 9 | Hazardous Materials Management | Jun 05 |
| 10 | Procedures for Working with Biohazardous Materials | Jun 05 |
| 30 | Classification of Research Staff | May 95 |
| 35 | Salary Research Grants (Non-Study Leave) | Jul 95 |
| 37 | Salary Research Grants (Study Leave) | Jan 94 |
| 61 | Post-Doctoral Fellows | Feb 97 |
| 76 | Student Service Appointments | Jun 05 |
| 83 | Travel and Related Expenses | Jan 07 |
| 84 | Entertainment Expenses | Jul 93 |
| 85 | Scholarly Integrity | May 06 |
| 87 | Research (includes signatures & overheads) | Nov 07 |
| 88 | Patents and Licensing | Mar 93 |
| 89 | Research and Other Studies Involving Human Subjects | Apr 06 |
| 90 | Over-Expenditure on Research and Specific Purpose Trust Project/Grants | Jun 05 |
| 91 | Purchase of Animals for Research and Teaching | Feb 84 |
| 97 | Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment | Mar 05 |
| 111 | Internal Audit | Sep 07 |
| 122 | Purchasing | May 03 |