Policies

Administration Policy (PDF) 
Explanation of a "sponsored program" and procedures in place to process external funding

External Graduate Assistantship Policy (PDF) 
Funding pathways and indirect costs recovery concerning externally funded graduate assistantships

External Proposal Submission Policy (PDF) 
Outlines procedures, incentives, and timeline for submitting a proposal to the Sponsored Programs Office

Indirect Cost Policy (PDF) 
Distribution and rate for indirect costs on externally funded projects

Indirect Cost Policy for Centers and Institutes (PDF) 
Overhead recovery and distributions related to service contracts that deliver to an external contractor for a pre-negotiated price or are of a routine nature that require specialized expertise to conduct the work

Intellectual Property Policy (PDF) 
Addresses the ownership, distribution, and commercial development of technology developed by Ball State University faculty, staff, and students

International Travel Policy (PDF) 
Any student or employee proposing to engage in university-authorized international travel must follow the appropriate approval, insurance, and travel requirements

Minimum Stipend Policy (PDF) 
Formula for calculating the minimum graduate assistantship stipend for Master's and Doctoral students at Ball State University 

Research Incentive Account (RIA) Use Policy
This policy outlines proper use of the research incentive accounts and their funds.

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Plan (PDF) 
All Ball State University undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers involved in any way on a federal award will be required to complete RCR training

Research Misconduct Policy (PDF) 
Identifies steps to be taken when an allegation of research misconduct is directed against any member of the university community who is participating on a project sponsored by any agency observing DHHS procedures

Supplemental Compensation Policy for Faculty and Professional Personnel 
Policy to provide uniform and consistent standards regarding supplemental compensation for Ball State University faculty and professional personnel; Click here for SPO Application Form

Time Buyout Policy (PDF) 
Time buyout procedures for faculty members or for professional personnel

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