UC Research and Innovation Policies
This page allows you to download the various policies and guidelines regarding research and innovation at the University.
On this page
Consultancy Policy
This policy relates to all Departments/Schools and Research Centres for consultancy activities undertaken by academic staff, and technical staff.
Consultancy Policy (PDF, 119KB)
Policy for Establishment and Management of UC Research Centres
Currently under review - in the meantime please contact Research & Innovation if you have an enquiry.
General Research Grants Policy
For external grants this policy outlines:
- the application process
- who can apply
- the administration of grant accounts
General Research Grants Policy (PDF, 72KB)
Intellectual Property: Policy for Staff and Students
The IP generated by staff and students is an important outcome of a thriving research culture. UC recognises the advantages of protecting and commercialising IP and wishes to sensibly and fairly share the benefits.
Intellectual Property: Policy for Staff and Students (PDF, 112KB)
Late Grant Submissions Policy (previously called 'Late Application Procedures Policy')
Research & Innovation sets internal deadlines that allow sufficient time for all applications to a scheme to be checked, recorded and forwarded in a timely manner to the grantor.
In the case of large schemes where many applications are expected, or in the case of overseas funds, the internal closing date may be up to 15 working days before the grantor’s closing date.
This document outlines the procedures in place for dealing with late applications.
Late Grant Submissions Policy (PDF, 128KB)
Principal Investigator Policy
This policy outlines those staff who can be nominated as Principal Investigators.
Principal Investigator Policy (PDF, 123KB)
Research Conduct Policy
This policy outlines the criteria and guidelines for the conduct of high quality research at the University. It covers issues such as human and animal ethics, manipulation of results, retention of data, and serious misconduct.
Research Conduct Policy (PDF, 77KB)
Salary Recovery Policy
This policy outlines:
- the use of salary recovery monies
- management of salary recovery (buy-out)
Salary Recovery Policy (PDF, 72KB)
UC Research Report Policy
This paper outlines the criteria to be used in determining the publications eligible for inclusion in the UC Research Report.
UC Research Report Policy (PDF, 38KB)