Federal and state laws and regulations, along with policies from the regents, academic senate and president, are the primary sources for UC's research policies and guidance.

Academic Freedom

APM-010

Contract and Grant Manual

Provides policy guidance for the solicitation, acceptance or execution, and administration of awards from extramural sponsors for the conduct of research, scholarly and professional training, and public service at UC.

Policy on Support Groups, Campus Foundations, and Alumni Associations Link

Amended September 22, 2005

Regents Policy 5203

Principles Regarding Rights to Future Research Results In University Agreements with External Parties

Issued August 26, 1999

RPAC, RAO and OTT memos

Memos issued by RPAC, and memos previously issued by Research Administration Office (RAO) and the OTT Policy, Analysis and Campus Services Group (PACS) (units merged into RPAC).

University of California Regulation No. 4 PDF

APM-020

Special Services to Individuals and Organizations

University policies Link

Search all systemwide policies.