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Name	Description
Cell Line PCR Submission	Procedure for Cell Line PCR submission Download File
Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet	Describes the use of Certificates of Confidentiality issued by the National Institute of Health (NIH) to help researchers protect identifiable research information from forced disclosures such as court orders and subpoenas.
Classroom Research Projects and the IRB	Outlines what studies constitute "classroom projects" which do not meet the regulatory definition of research and therefore do not require IRB review or approval. Download File
Close Requests	Close requests must be submitted upon completion of the IRB study. For the purposes of submitting the IRB final report, the study will be considered complete if only data analysis using de-identified data remains. Also outlines the requirements for submission of final reports upon study completion.
College and University Rate Agreement	Negotiated indirect cost rate agreement for reference when budgeting sponsored research proposals. Document Link
Compensation for Certain Additional Professional Services	Policy document issued by the Board of Trustees outlining allowable compensation
Conflict of Interest (COI) -Outline of Guidance Principles for Faculty on COI	Provides an overview of the various types of potential conflicts of interest that researchers need to be aware of.
Conflict of Interest (COI) Policies (UMass Amherst) - Overview	Town Hall meeting on UMass Amherst COI Policies. Download File
Conflict of Interest (COI) Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures	Workshop on UMass Amherst Policy on COI Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures presented by Tom Chmura and Liz Rodriguez on March 16, 2009 Download File
Cost Share Request Form - AY Faculty Salary	When university salary (effort) is committed in a proposal for sponsored funding, faculty must use the Cost Sharing Approval Form to obtain the necessary approvals for the proposed in-kind effort. Download File
Cost Transfer Policy	A cost transfer is any adjustment or transfer of expenditures to/from an externally funded contract or grant account by means of a university (1) personnel action form or (2) journal entry form. Diligent review of financial records and timely communication between principal investigators and departmental administrators should prevent the necessity for transfers; however, under certain circumstances transfers may be appropriate. Document Link
Counseling Resources Guidance	Provides guidance on counseling resources for studies on sensitive topics. May be edited as necessary, making sure all contact information relevant to the specific study is accurate and up-to-date. Download File