The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are established by the federal government to strengthen the role of innovative small business concerns in federally-funded research and development. UT Dallas has a successful history of partnering with small business in SBIR/STTR projects. Over the past 10 years, over 52 faculty …read more

General What does the Office of Sponsored Projects staff do? Who on campus do I contact to start a proposal? Who is my Grants Specialist? What is the difference between a contract and grant? How can I find out about grant opportunities? What is a limited submission? When do I need to alert someone that …read more

Preparation of the budget is, for many researchers, the most difficult section of the proposal. Granting agencies see hundreds of proposals yearly and are proficient at comparing levels of funding requested to the research work proposed. Therefore, it is important that the budget section of the proposal reflect, as accurately as possible, the funding needed …read more

Tips for Engaging with Industry Sponsors General Principles We work with faculty to understand each research project a contract is meant to cover, negotiate the agreement terms with sponsoring agencies, and obtain institutional approvals for the contracts from University administration. Our goal is to put legally binding contracts into place that are most appropriate for each …read more

Allocation of Rights An Allocation of Rights (AOR) document is a non-monetary agreement establishing the rights between parties to existing (background) and future (foreground) intellectual property (IP). Generally, IP will be discussed in funding agreements in conjunction with the rest of the terms and conditions. When IP rights are necessary to establish prior to an …read more

Lab Animal Resource Center Policies and Procedures (UTD Policy Navigator) IACUC Quarantine Policy (UTD Policy Navigator) IACUC Breeding Policy Care and Use of Animals in Research Obtaining IACUC Approval (Process) Lab Animal Resource Center Per Diem Rates Care and Use of Animals in Research Researchers including faculty, staff, or students, who use live vertebrate animals in research, …read more

Principal Investigator Ensures that the sponsor’s funds are being expended for the proposed and awarded scope of work and that the expended effort complies with the applicable UTD policies, procedures, and the sponsor’s governing regulations Assumes overall responsibility for programmatic aspects and financial stewardship of an award Completes and submits technical reports in a timely …read more

UT Policies UT Dallas Policy Policy for Compliance with U.S. Export Control Regulations (UTDPP1086) UT Systemwide Policy Export Controls (UTS 173) Federal Law and Resources Federal Law International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) implemented by the State Department Export Administration Regulations (EAR) implemented by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the Commerce Department …read more