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 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.

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.

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 describes the hazards and safety precautions associated with the use of lasers. A copy of this manual must be available in facilities using Class 3b or Class 4 lasers.

This procedure lists the responsibilities delegated to the Investigators, OIRB and IRB for ensuring the protection of children involved in research.

This procedure outlines the responsibilities of the investigator, OIRB and IRB for approving a waiver or alteration of the consent process and the waiver of consent documenation.