Faculty Handbook Compliance Policies

The University Faculty Handbook describes the organizational structure and governance of Mercer University, sets forth the major policies and procedures affecting faculty members, and describes faculty retirement and benefit plans, current as the date of publication.

Below are the applicable areas of Research Compliance located within the University Faculty Handbook revised 2025.

• 3.1 Policy on Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
• 3.2 Policy on Conflicts of Interest and Commitment in Research
• 3.3 Policy on Inventions, Patents, and Licensing
• 3.4 Principles and Procedures for Conduct of Research
• 3.5 Principles and Procedures for Investigation of Misconduct in Research
• 3.6 Guidelines for the Protection of Animals Used in Research and Teaching
• 3.7 Guidelines for Protection of Human Subjects in Research Studies