Information and policy regarding use of the Analytical Biochemistry Core Facility at Rensselaer.

Rensselaer's Business Associate Agreement template for use in conducting research utilizing Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.

Webform/ PDF file stating the member agrees that she/he plans to support the activities of the Center through one or more designated activities, and they understand their continued membership will be contingent on
these continuing activities.

Rensselaer's A3538-01 Animal Welfare Assurance, as in accordance with the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy for Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

The Rensselaer Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is a research oversight committee that ensures that Rensselaer researchers provide humane care and follow ethical guidelines for all research involving animals. Rensselaer follows the National Institutes of Health Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in conducting its animal-related research activities. Included are instructions for seeking approvals for new protocols and amendments to existing protocols.

As a research oversight committeel, the Rensselaer Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is responsible for helping ensure an environment in which scientific research at Rensselaer can advance in a safe, informed, and ethical manner.The IBC reviews and monitors all research involving the following materials, regardless of the source of funding: recombinant DNA or recombinant RNA molecules, plasmids and transposons, viruses and viral vectors, human and non-human primate cells, tissues and fluids, prions, bacteria, yeast, fungi, toxins, all pathogens, and select agents.

The Rensselaer Institutional Review Board is a federally mandated, independent committee that reviews, approves, and monitors all human subject research. Included in the IRB's policies and procedures are the Institute's Policies, Procedures and Guidance for Human Subject Research. The policies and procedures related to payment of human research subjects can be found on the Division of Finance Policies and Guides webpage.

The Rensselaer ISCRO functions as Rensselaer's oversight committee for human embryonic stem cell, pluripotent stem cell, and adult stem cell research. It also serves in these roles as a multi-Institutional ISCRO in the Albany, New York area.

Policies and forms related to Clean Room use, for the safety and well-being of all users of the Micro and Nano Fabrication Clean Room (MNCR), as well as all other occupants of the Low Center for Industrial Innovation. Includes MNCR Fee Structure and MNCR Safety and Security Agreement.

Information and policy regarding use of the Microbiology Research Core at Rensselaer.

Information and policy regarding use of the Rensselaer Microscopy suite.

Information and policy regarding use of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Research Core — used for solution structure determination of small molecules (proteins, carbohydrates, and macromolecular complexes) at atomic resolution.

Policy for Rensselaer investigators obtaining protected health information from or on behalf of a HIPAA-covered entity.

Information and policy regarding use of the Proteomics Core. The mission of this facility is to provide service and consultation on mass spectrometry to both on and off campus investigators.

Policy on the access and use of Rensselaer's Proximal Probe Laboratory.

Cell phone guidelines pertaining to the Office of Research.

The goal of cost sharing, which may be granted for many reasons on sponsored research and other sponsored programs, is to enhance the competitiveness of Rensselaer's research proposals and to ensure optimization of resources that benefit the research enterprise. The Vice President for Research, the Vice Provost, and the Dean of Graduate Education will consider, individually or jointly, cost sharing when one or more specific conditions are met.

Links to Research Misconduct Policies found in the Graduate Student Supplement to the Student Handbook, the Faculty Handbook, and the Rensselaer Employee Handbook.

Research notice required for Letter and Grant Assistance in the Office of Research.

VPR Purchase Request/Direct Pay.

Outlines required training for researchers based on role and type of research.

Office of Research mailing and shipping form.

Links to certain policies of other divisions within Rensselaer that relate to Research, including Research Administration and Finance (RAF) - sponsored research policies; Office of Intellectual Property Optimization - IP policies; Human Resources - Conflict of Interest policy; and Office of General Counsel - Export Control policies.

Information and policy regarding access to Rensselaer's stem cell research facility.