The Sponsored Projects Handbook contains all University policies related to the conduct of sponsored research; however, the following policies are often referred to by faculty and staff involved in research.

General Policies 
Institutional Policy on Misconduct in Research
Principal Investigator Eligibility Policy
Risk Management Procedures for International Research and Service Projects
Revised Guidelines on Short-term Visitors in Research-Related Activities
Sponsored Project Subaward Policy

Conflict of Interest Policies 
Columbia University Policy on Financial Conflicts of Interest and Research (effective July 1, 2009)
Statement of University Policy on Conflicts of Interest

Stem Cell Research Policies 
Policy on the Conduct of Research with Human Embryos and Human Embryonic Stem Cells

For research safety policies please consult the Environmental Health and Safety website http://ehs.columbia.edu/