Rules and Procedures of the Professional Researchers and Professional Specialists of Princeton University and Other Provisions of Concern to These Personnel Print this section Rules and Procedures of the Professional Researchers and Professional Specialists of Princeton University - Downloadable .pdf This revised edition of the Rules and Procedures of the Professional Researchers and Professional Specialists of Princeton University defines the basic information of immediate interest and concern to professional researchers and professional specialists and to other officers of instruction and administration. General information on the University's regulations may be found in Rights, Rules, Responsibilities. Table of Contents Introduction Submenu Preface Disclaimer Nondiscrimination Statement Chapter I: The University Research Organizations Submenu A. University Research Board (URB) B. Office of the Dean for Research C. Committee on Appointments and Advancements for the Professional Researchers and Professional Specialists Chapter II: Professional Researchers Submenu A. Responsibilities B. Ranks and Terms of Appointments C. Procedures for Appointments, Promotions, Terminations, and Changes in Salary Chapter III: Academic Research Managers Submenu A. Responsibilities B. Ranks and Terms of Appointments C. Procedures for Appointments, Promotions, and Changes in Salary Chapter IV: Professional Specialists Submenu A. Responsibilities B. Ranks and Terms of Appointments C. Procedures for Appointments, Promotions, Terminations, and Changes in Salary Chapter V: Postdoctoral Researchers Submenu A. Ranks and Terms of Appointments B. Procedures for Appointments, Promotions, Terminations, Changes in Salary Chapter VI: Visiting Researchers and Specialists Submenu A. Responsibilities B. Ranks and Terms of Appointments Chapter VII: Voluntary and Involuntary Termination Submenu A. Retirement B. Resignation C. Policy Concerning Notice of Termination D. Grounds for Termination and Other Disciplinary Action Chapter VIII: General Rules and Policies Submenu A. Part-Time Employees B. Vacation, Leaves, and Other Absences C. Outside Professional Activities D. Health and Safety E. Consensual Relations with Students F. Misconduct in Research G. Patents and Publications H. Appeal Procedure for Academic Professionals (Appealing Disciplinary Action Imposed by Supervisor) Appendix: The Council of the Princeton University Community