Scientific Merit and Pedagogical Peer Review Process

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Scientific Merit and Pedagogical Peer Review Process
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Policy Details
Policy number
5.4.2018.B (Research #NU-RES-2012.17)
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 establishes the peer review requirements for research and teaching projects involving live vertebrate animals at Nipissing University. It ensures that proposed projects demonstrate scientific or pedagogical merit through independent review before they can be considered for approval by the Animal Care Committee, in accordance with University and Canadian Council on Animal Care guidelines. 

In this policy, you will find:

  • Scope
  • Purpose
  • Scientific Merit Process
  • Pedagogical Merit Process