Research-Related Policies

WVU & WVURC Policies

Please consult the extensive index of WVU and WVU Research Corporation policies.

Cost Share Policy

For more information about the ECAS cost share policy, including under what circumstances it is considered and how to request it, view the cost share policy document.

F&A Rates and Policies

For more information on the inclusion of facilities and administration costs (also known as "overhead costs" or "indirect costs"), see WVU's current rates and policy.

Incentive Salary Policy

Faculty can, after approval by the Dean and their department chair on a case-by-case basis, request funding to support a percentage of their total nine-month salary. This policy is outlined in the ECAS incentive salary policy document.

Course Buyout Policy

Information on course buyout can be found in this policy. 

Faculty Fellowship Policy

Information on how pursuit of a fellowship impacts Eberly faculty can be found in this policy, adopted in January 2018.  Note that questions can be directed to Duncan Lorimer, Associate Dean for Research, with linked email.