These policy and procedural documents provide the framework which underpins the conduct of research at Flinders.
It is expected that Flinders researchers will be familiar with them.
Research Practice – University Policy
This is a detailed statement of the conditions under which research is to be undertaken at Flinders.
Research Practice - University Policy
Co-Investment Strategy and Guidelines
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) has established a strategy, guidelines and a procedure for researchers who are seeking central funding support for new research initiatives, including research funding applications requiring confirmation of a university cash contribution.
Co-investment Strategy document
Co-investment Application form
Convening Conferences Policy
The convening or organisation of academic conferences, symposia, seminars and other such large professional meetings is to be in accordance with the following policy:
Convening Conferences Guidelines (DOC 53KB)
Cost Recovery and Pricing Policy
This policy specifies that all research contracts and agreements (with the exception of those that are associated with a grant from a Category 1 funding body eg. ARC, NHMRC) must be structured to compensate the university for infrastructure costs.
Cost Recovery and Pricing Policy
Hazardous Substances Management Policy
This policy regulates the management and use of hazardous substances on campus, including those used in research.
Hazardous Substances Management Policy
Intellectual Property
These documents set out the steps to be taken when work produced by staff or students is considered for commercialisation.
Outside Studies Scheme
This provides for paid release for regular academic duties for a range of purposes.
Overseas Conference Scheme
This provides assistance for staff who make a substantial contribution to an overseas conference.
Policy on Outside Professional Activities
This policy explains the duty of care to that staff members have to inform the University about their outside professional activities and to seek formal University approval for certain types of professional activities.
Policy and Procedures
Policy on Centres
This prescribes the conditions under which the university will establish and maintain a Centre.
Public Statements Concerning Animal Use
This provides specific guidelines about public statements on matters relating to the use of animals in research and teaching.
Public Statements Concerning Animal Use
Research Components of Postgraduate Coursework Awards
This provides policies and procedures relating to research components of postgraduate coursework awards.
Research Components of Postgraduate Coursework Awards
Research Grant and Equipment Transfers
These documents provide for the transfer into or out of Flinders University of research funds and equipment.
Research Grant and Equipment Transfers Policy
Policy Roles and Responsibilities (XLS 19KB)
Research Higher Degrees
These policies and procedures relate to research higher degree enrolment and progress.
Risk Management
This policy provides a framework for managing and minimising the risks to the university in carrying out its activities.
Tobacco Industry Funding
This outlines the university's position on funding from the tobacco industry.
External
The following are frameworks which all Australian universities have agreed to adopt in relation to the conduct of research. As such, Flinders University is required to comply with these.
Ethical Conduct in Research involving Humans (NHMRC National Statement)
Research Practice - Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
