These procedures from the Office of Grants and Contracts Administration (OGCA) are designed to assist investigators who wish to apply for funding from an agency who only allows one application per institution.

This manual outlines proper safety procedures for the use and disposal of chemicals in UAB facilities.

This policy clarifies rights and benefits (individual and institutional) associated with ownership of copyrights and intellectual property.

This policy defines the classification/status of a UAB employee who may serve as a principal investigator on externally sponsored grants and contracts. This policy will also help OSP’s user community understand why, in certain cases, the PI of record for the funding entity may not be the PI of record for UAB. For example, on certain training or fellowship grants, UAB designates the mentor as the PI, whereas NIH designates the student as the PI.

This policy details the requirement of proper disposal of all hazardous materials used in UAB laboratories. In addition to designated responsibility and consequences of improper disposal, this policy includes step by step closeout procedures for hazardous materials.

UAB sub-recipient agreements (third-party agreements) must be in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and terms and conditions included in UAB’s prime award(s). Certain procedures have been established to ensure proper monitoring of these agreements.

This manual contains numerous policies pertaining to the General Health and Safety Management Program at UAB.

This policy details requirements for the protection of human research participants at UAB.

This guidebook contains information on the IRB and its relevance to UAB Investigators. Specific instructions on training, the review process and approvals are included in the guidebook.

This policy requires relevant administrators and employees of UAB and UABHSF to ensure that clinical services associated with research studies are billed appropriately and in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.