Compliance is a state of being in accordance with established guidelines and policies. The university is legally responsible for the conduct of research and the management of internal and external funds. It also supports and encourages the maintenance of the highest professional, ethical and safety standards in research and scholarship. You, as Principal Investigator, should meet all compliance requirements throughout the duration of your sponsored research.
Animal Care Services
University Animal Care Committee, animal use training and orientation, booking lab space with Animal Care Services.
Biosafety
The SFU Biosafety Policy R 20.02 defines biohazards, outlines responsibilities of their use and administration, and provides procedures regarding permits for biologically hazardous work. Researchers whose work falls under the policy are required to apply for a Biosafety Permit.
Legal Compliance
Types of agreement, agreement execution, contract and agreement FAQs
Open-access requirements
SFU's open access requirements for researchers
Research compliance
Protocol development, conflict of interest, financial conflict of interest (FCOI) - US funds
Research Ethics
Ethics approval criteria, initial and continuing review, research ethics board meetings and reports
Radiation Safety
The SFU Radiation Safety Policies R 20-04 and R 20-05 and govern the use of radiological non-iodizing radiation safety at SFU. For further information, refer to the Radiation Safety Program.