Research Policy Analysis and Coordination
RPAC supports our campus partners with strategies and guidance to align UC policies and external requirements for the over $7 billion of research projects conducted at the University of California. The UC President, Board of Regents, and Academic Senate issue policies that affect the the conduct of research at the University of California. The Contract and Grant Manual and Research and Technology Transfer Guidance Memos are RPAC's key research policy guidance tools.
Presidential policies Link
Search all Presidential policies maintained by the University Policy Office
Board of Regents Bylaws, Standing Orders, and Regents Policies Link
Search Board of Regents policies, standing orders, and bylaws.
Academic Personnel Manual (APM) Link
Search the Academic Personnel Manual (APM).
Academic Senate Link
The Academic Senate and the University Committee on Research Policy (UCORP) advise the President on research.
Guidance Memos
Explore memos issued by RPAC and memos previously issued by the OTT Policy, Analysis and Campus Services Group (PACS) and the Research Administration Office (RAO).
The Contract and Grant Manual
The Contract and Grant Manual provides guidance on policies for the solicitation, acceptance or execution, and administration of awards from extramural sponsors.
Accounting Manual Link
The Accounting Manual provides campus accounting officers with direction and guidance in connection with those accounting transactions, procedures, and reports that should be uniform throughout the University.
Campus Policy Links Link
Links to campus policies.
Search RPAC
Search RPAC's web content for guidance on UC research policies.
Research Policy Library
Information on UC policies and related resources related to research and sponsored projects.