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
Who is authorized to sign on behalf of UTD? Who on campus do I contact to initiate a contract? What administrative forms are needed to initiate a contract? How long do contracts take to negotiate? What are causes for delay when negotiating contracts with Industry? Can a company own the results of the research? Can …read more
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to conducting research in a scientifically responsible and ethical manner, and expects all students and employees to follow relevant guidelines, policies, and regulations (see UTDPP1070). Students, postdocs, faculty, and staff who participate in research at UT Dallas or any of its related centers or institutes may be …read more
The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 has changed how university personnel must report interaction with Federal officials. Meetings with Congressional, Executive Branch, and/or agency officials must be reported on a quarterly basis and expenses incurred during such interactions must be reported twice a year. Reporting Process The UT System Office of Federal Relations files …read more
UT Dallas is guided by federal regulations and ethical principles intended to ensure the humane care and use of animals in research so as to benefit human and/or animal health, the advancement of knowledge, and the good of society. The primary mission of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is to ensure the …read more
What is an IACUC? How long is a protocol approval good for? What do I do if my protocol expires or is withdrawn from consideration? How could my protocol expire or be withdrawn from consideration? What if I don’t want to renew my protocol? When should I report changes or modifications to my protocol? Must …read more
Each individual applying to work with animals or requesting access to the Lab Animal Resource Center must complete the following training and immunization requirements: Comet Card Requirement for temporary LARC users You will need a Comet Card to access the Lab Animal Resource Center. You will need the administrator of your program to submit a …read more
The Conflict of Interest Review System (“CIRS”) is designed to provide UTD faculty and researchers a streamline process for disclosing and managing relationships and responsibilities that involve the appearance for conflict of interest and commitment. CIRS is compliant with the requirements of University of Texas Systemwide Policies 175 and 180, as well as federal and …read more
The University of Texas at Dallas (“UTD”) is committed to ensuring personal, financial, and organizational conflicts of interest do not interfere with the openness and productivity of our academic and research environments. UTD’s concern with conflict of interest reflects the ever-increasing complexity of our society, our various relations with each other and with outside institutions, along …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