| 100.00 Introduction |
This Guide is designed to assist new and established investigators in conducting research at Montana State University (MSU or University) and in complying with research-related regulations. This Guide is designed to provide a quick reference to answer general questions about research and to alert researchers to resources available to help them meet their research responsibilities. This Guide provides an introduction to important research topics and includes links to relevant policy websites for easy access to current information.
110.00 Purpose
- To provide guidance to investigators about how to develop and administer sponsored research projects;
- To inform investigators (particularly Principal Investigators (PI)) and research staff of their roles and responsibilities in research administration and compliance.
- To collect and organize all information about sponsored research projects administration in one document, including linked websites.
Generally, the Guide does not constitute MSU policy; either it summarizes existing policy and provides links to policy websites, or it provides guidance and instruction on various topics relevant to MSU research.
120.00 Contents
This Guide addresses: standards for conduct of research at the University; sponsored project administration from proposal development through post-award administration; financial and other compliance responsibilities; intellectual property administration and technology transfer; and other research related policies, issues, and resources.
Table of Contents
200.00 Standards for Conduct for Research
300.00 Overview of Sponsored Research Administration
500.00 Proposal Review, Processing and Approval
700.00 Post-Award Administration
800.00 Research Regulatory Compliance
900.00 Intellectual Property, Research, and the Technology Transfer Office
Appendix A - Institutional Use of F&A Funds
Appendix B - MSU Cost Sharing Policy
Appendix C - Proposal Clearance Form
**Contact OSP to access new electronic Proposal Clearance Form (ePCF)**
Appendix D - Who Can Serve as a PI
Appendix F - MSU Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Plan
~ New - Faculty Research Incentive Program - interim program, summary
Printable version of complete PI Guide
