Research Policy, Compliance, and Security

The SLAC Director and DDS&T are responsible for implementing research policies for SLAC's laboratory and academic work in compliance with best practices and as an affiliate of Stanford University, in relation to the functions and offices below:

• Export Control
• Conflicts of Commitment and Interest
• Science and Technical Information
• PI-ship
• Training
• Technology Transfer and Strategic Partnerships

SLAC Conduct of Research Policy

The SLAC Policy on the Conduct of Research (PDF) clarifies the roles, responsibilities, requirements, and training for PIs and all SLAC researchers on conducting research at SLAC.

Stanford Research Policy Handbook

As an affiliated academic unit of Stanford University, research conducted at SLAC is subject to Stanford University’s policies on the conduct of research as documented in Stanford’s Research Policy Handbook.

The Research Policy Handbook is a collection of policies, guidelines, and general information related to the research enterprise at Stanford and at SLAC. The Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research is responsible for publishing all policies in the Research Policy Handbook.