Chapter 1: Standards for the Conduct of Research at Boston University

Standards for the Conduct of Research at Boston University

It is Boston University policy to encourage research and scholarly activities essential to the training of students, the germination and transmission of knowledge, and the intellectual growth of faculty. To achieve these objectives, Boston University has developed a set of guiding principles and policies.

• 1.1 Boston University Standards of Business Conduct
• 1.2 Academic Fraud and Misconduct
• 1.3 Training
• 1.4 Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
• 1.5 Sexual Harassment
• 1.6 Equal Opportunity
• 1.7 Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
• 1.8 Outside Interest and Employment
• 1.9 Use of Boston University’s Name
• 1.10 Openness in Research
• 1.11 Publication Rights
• 1.12 Patents, Licensing, and Copyrights