Courtesy Research Faculty Appointments
Effective December 19, 2003
POLICY STATEMENT
Individuals, not otherwise employed by the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) who
wish to conduct research or participate in a grant or contract on the KUMC campus may apply
for a Courtesy Research Faculty Appointment.
BACKGROUND
The University of Kansas is legally responsible to state and Federal oversight agencies for the
safety and integrity of the activities conducted on its premises and/or under its name. Therefore,
all research grants and contracts conducted by or on behalf of the University of Kansas Medical
Center must be duly authorized to protect both the university, the participants, staff and
extramural agency. Issues that must be considered by the authorized agent include but are not
limited to, risks and benefits to the university, facilities and administration fees ( F&A costs),
compliance with human subjects or animal protections, intellectual property, space and
equipment, bio-hazard regulations and Federal immigration laws.
DEFINITION
Duly Authorized Agent – Department Chairs, Center Directors, Deans and Executive Vice
Chancellor
PROCEDURES
- The prospective courtesy faculty member should meet with the duly authorized agent and
come to an agreement on the terms and conditions of the proposed research.
- A Letter of Request for Courtesy Research Appointment
http://www2.kumc.edu/researchinstitute/spa/spaforms_internal.html, and a copy of the
proposal, including the budget, should be completed and presented to the authorized
agent for approval.
- A Faculty Appointment Form http://www2.kumc.edu/aa/fa/doc/Appt_form.doc must be completed by the authorized agent and forwarded to the Dean.
- Acceptance or rejection of the request must be made in writing by the Dean and
forwarded to the Office of Faculty Affairs and Office Sponsored Program
Administration.
GROUPS COVERED
Any individual not employed by the University of Kansas Medical Center
EXEMPTIONS
None
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Faculty and Unclassified Staff Handbook (PDF)
CONTACTS
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs – 588.1258
Vice Chancellor for Research Administration – 588.5436
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