Responsible Conduct of Research Policy

Responsible Conduct of Research Policy
PDF · 123.24 KB · Approved December 2013
Policy Details
Policy number
NU-RES-2012.18
Policy category Research
Responsible department
Graduate Studies and Research Office
Provost and Vice-President, Academic
Approval authority Board of Governors
Original approval date
Next review date

Policy Summary

This policy promotes integrity, accountability and ethical conduct in research at Nipissing University. It outlines the responsibilities of researchers in the planning, conduct and dissemination of research, and establishes processes for addressing allegations of research misconduct to help maintain a culture of excellence, transparency and trust in research activities. 

In this policy, you will find: 

  • Introduction 
  • Responsibility of Researchers 
  • Applying for and Holding Agency Funding 
  • Breaches of the University’s Policy on Responsible Conduct of Research Policy 
  • Procedures for the Investigation of allegations of Misconduct in Research