Research Handbook

The Research Handbook provides ACU policy and procedures for writing internal and external grants.  Frequently asked questions and handy resources are included.  Download the Handbook (user name and password required) in .pdf format.  The most recent revision was August, 2004.

Intellectual Property Policy, Policy on Research Misconduct

The following polices are now available for download (user name and password required) in .pdf format: Intellectual Property Policy, Policy on Research Misconduct. The most recent revision of both documents was November, 2003.

Math Science and Cullen Guidelines for Summer 2008

The guidelines provide deadlines and general information about the internal grants available for faculty for the summer of 2008.

Directions for Completing Forms: All forms are in Word document format and open in a new window. First, save a copy of the form in a handy place (i.e., desktop), then complete the form electronically and save a completed copy.
The forms contain shaded fields that may be navigated using the tab key or the mouse, and may be completed by typing an infinite amount of text into the shaded fields.
Send the completed copy as an email attachment to the Director of Research, Dr. Scott Perkins. Also submit a signed copy to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, ACU Box 29103 (AD 203).

• Application Form (due January 15 to the Director of Research)
• Application Process (a flowchart with deadlines)
• Council Evaluation Form (Research Council members use these to rate the applications)
• Final Report (due December 15, 2008 to the Director of Research)
• Interim Report (due September 15, 2008 to the Director of Research)
• Recommendation Form for Chairs and Deans (applicants send these to their respective chairs and deans by January 15)

ACU Institutional Review Board Policy

This policy must be followed for all research by ACU faculty and staff that involves human subjects.  Some departments have approved review boards.  Faculty and staff who are members of departments without review boards should submit their review requests to the Vice Provost for Research.

• IRB Approval Form (This is the form that Institutional Review Board members complete in response to a request for a review)
• IRB Policy (This is the general policy)
• Research Review Request Form (faculty or staff preparing to do research involving human subjects should submit this form)