This policy details the process for reviewing and handling financial (or other) conflicts of interest surrounding the investigator of a proposed project.

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

This policy details guidelines regarding underage individuals (minors) in University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) research laboratories or facilities.

This document details the safe practices, requirements, and responsibilities of drivers of university and personal vehicles used for UAB business.

This policy establishes UAB’s program for the protection of human subjects and describes the ethical standards and institutional commitments applicable to the conduct of human subjects research at UAB.

All laboratories and related support areas in all UAB buildings, facilities, and spaces shall be labeled with the name and after hours telephone number of the principal investigator and two alternates.

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

This guide details the requirements associated with using lead aprons in UAB facilities. This document also includes safety precautions associated with lead aprons, a listing of specific types of aprons, criteria for purchase, replacement or repair of aprons, and proper disposal of aprons after use.

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