Master of Business Administration (Financial Services)

Appendix 12.3 Policy on Ethical Research PracticesA research grant or contract is issued to the University. As an employee of theUniversity, you are listed as the Principal Investigator. A University signature isrequired on all grants and contracts because it removes any direct liability from youand places it with the University. While the University accepts liabilityresponsibilities, researchers need to be aware of the administrative responsibilitythey undertake as Principal Investigator for a research project. While many of theadministrative services of the University are available to assist you, ultimately it isthe researcher who is responsible for the administration of his/her contract or grant.This includes supervision of personnel, compliance with University and agencypolicies, financial decisions, and responsibility for meeting the terms and conditionsof the grant or contract.Here are some highlights of our research policies:PUBLICATIONThe University will not engage in a research project or agreement that deniesthe University and/or the researcher the right to publish. The limitations onpublication varies between a grant and a contract. The Office of ResearchServices will review any publication clause with the researcher prior tosignature if it is deemed to conflict with University policy.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYAll intellectual property developed during the course of a research projectvest with the researcher(s). Often agencies and companies will negotiaterights to this IP and sometimes even demand ownership of all IP developed asa result of a grant or contract. The Office of Research Services will consultwith a researcher when an intellectual property clause is included as a part ofa research agreement. Additionally, the Office of Industry Liaison &Innovation can assist researchers with appropriate IP information andprotection. The University will negotiate IP clauses if it is the will of theresearcher and will not refuse to sign a grant or contract because of an IPclause unless instructed to do so by the researcher. Researchers should beaware of the potential outcome of any research they wish to undertake andcarefully review any clauses that deal with their intellectual property.CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTSMany companies/agencies insist that a confidentiality agreement be signed.This happens not only with research contracts but also with grants. Theconfidentially of proprietary information must be assured. However, oftentimes these agreements also includes the confidentiality new information thatmay be developed as a result of the proposed research. Researchers areencouraged to send these agreements to Research Services for review beforesigning them.310