Policies, Practices, and Guidance This page includes links to policies, practices, and guidance commonly used for sponsored programs. For other policies, please see the University Policies webpage. MSU Academic Freedom Policy Conflict of Interest Policy Congressionally Directed Funding Policy Copyright Policy Data Policy Drone Policy Delegation of Signature Authority Enhancement of Contractor Protection From Reprisal for Disclosure of Certain Information Export Control Procedures Faculty Handbook - Research and Creative Endeavor Section Federal/State Cost Policy Guidelines on Authorship Indemnification Policy Limited Submission Policy Manual of Business Procedures Manual of Business Procedures, Section 315: Sponsored Projects, Fee-for-Service, and Gifts Patent Policy SPA/CGA/OSP Cost Share Process Facilities & Administrative Cost Rates Needed, Received, and Used Proposal Submission Deadline Policy Specific Identification (SI) Fringe Benefits Subaward Guidance