Research at the University of Windsor is governed by a number of key policies. Principal Investigators are responsible for ensuring they are familiar with policies governing research, and that their co-investigators and research personnel are aware of policies which may impact them and their work. University policies can be viewed on the Central Policies Index. When referencing policies, please ensure you are reviewing the most current version.
General policies
- Internal Deadlines Policy
- University of Windsor Research Chair Policy
- Responsibilities of Principal Investigators
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research Policy
- Commercialization Policy
- Gifts and Donations in Support of Research, Scholarship, Creative Activity, and Innovation Policy
Financial Administration of Grants
- Research Overhead Costs Policy
- Canada Research Chairs Standard Budget Policy
- Closure of Internal Research Grant Accounts of Former Employees
- Closure of Research Leadership Chair Internally Funded Accounts
- Establishment of Research Grant or Contract Account Policy
- Opening Lab-based Research Accounts (fee-for-service)
Responsible Conduct of Research
- Research Integrity and Responsibility Conduct of Research Policy
- Research Involving Human Research Participants Guidelines
- Animal Care Committee Policies and Guidelines
- Research Safety Manuals
- Hazardous Materials Acquisition & Disposal Policy
Other UWindsor policies impacting research
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Administrative Survey Policy
- Central Research Facility Overhead Policy
- Conflict of Interest or Commitment
- Controlled Goods
- Course Buy-out Policy
- Entertainment Policy
- Graduate Studies Policy on Authorship and Plagiarism
- Health & Safety Policy
- Procurement Policy
- Open Access Policy
- Presence of Service Animals on Campus Policy
- Purchasing Policy
- Travel Policy