


Policies
University-Wide Policies and Guidelines at Harvard University
Please note that while a number of University-wide policies are included below, this is by no means a comprehensive listing of all University-wide policies. If a policy on a given topic is not listed here and you have any questions, please either check with the individual Schools or contact the Office of the Provost. For all Harvard use-of-name requests, contact the Trademark Program within the Office of the Provost.
Category |
Description | Link |
Academic Affairs |
Provost's Statement about the Establishment of Centers | |
| Principles and Guidelines for the Establishment of Centers | ||
| Outside Activities of holders of academic Appointments | ||
| Residency Guidelines | ||
| University Statement on Rights and Responsibilities (1970) | ||
| Statement of the President and Deans on Rights and Responsibilities (2002) | ||
Commercial Activities |
Principles Governing Commercial Activities: Summary | |
| Principles Governing Commercial Activities: Statement of Principles |
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Financial |
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| Office for Financial Policy (OFP) Website | Employee Gifts and Celebratory Events | |
| Office for Financial Policy (OFP) Website | ||
| Procurement (Purchasing at Harvard) | ||
| Travel & Entertainment Practices (applies to members of the HUCTW barganing unit) | ||
Harvard Name Usage |
Domain Name Request Form (for harvard.edu) | |
| Email Alias Request Form (for @harvard.edu) | ||
| Endorsement Guidelines | ||
| Frequently Asked Questions | ||
| Individual School Contacts | ||
| Policy on the Use of Harvard Names and Insignias | ||
| Use of Name in Electronic Contexts | ||
| Use of the Harvard Name and Alcoholic Beverages | ||
Human Resources |
Affirmative Action | |
| General Employment Practices | ||
| Personnel Manual | ||
International Affairs |
Policies on International Projects and Sites | |
| Remote Location Establishment | ||
Inventions, Patents & Copyright Policy |
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| Relevant Policies, Forms, and Agreements | ||
| Intellectual Property Policy | ||
| Conflict of Interest in Licensing Policy | ||
| Copyright and Licensing Restrictions | ||
| Equity Policy (Procedures for Acceptance, Management, and Sale of License-Derived Stock | ||
| Participation Agreement | ||
| Royalty Sharing Policy | ||
| Sample Consulting Agreement | ||
| Start-up Ventures Policies | ||
| Tax Treatment for Royalty Distributions | ||
Research-Related Policies |
Note: Some of these policies are School-specific and others are University-wide | |
Conflict of interest |
FAS Instructions for Meeting Federal Conflict of Interest Regulations | |
| HMS Policy on Conflict of Interest and Commitment | ||
Export Controls |
Export Control Compliance Policy Statement | |
| Compliance Manual | ||
School-specific Policies |
FAS – Principles and Policies that Govern Your Research, Instruction, and Other Professional Activities | |
| HGSE – Sponsored Research and Projects | ||
| HMS – Faculty Policies on Integrity in Science | ||
| HSPH – Research Procedures and Guidelines | ||
| KSG – Research Administration | ||
Sponsored Research |
Sponsored Research Policies | |
| Summary of Harvard’s Research Policies | ||
Stem Cells |
human Embryonic Stem Cell (hESC) Research Protocols | |
| human Embryonic Stem Cell (hESC) Research Frequently Asked Questions | ||
Other Policies |
Environmental & Safety Management Policy | |
| Photography and Videotaping of Harvard Buildings and Facilities | ||
| Use of Human Subjects in Research | ||
| Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) | ||
| For other policies related to individual Schools, please visit their homepages, available on the Harvard homepage under the “Schools” tab: | ||
| For the most up-to-date government policies and regulations that pertain to higher education, see the Harvard University Office of Federal Relations website here: | ||

