Research Policies and Statements
Research is an essential component of the core function of the University. The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, underpins the University policy on research and research training.
Relevant Southern Cross University Policies
- Academic Policy
- Intellectual Property Rights Policy
- International Security Sanctions and compliance Policy
- Southern Cross University Open Access Policy Policy
- Research Institutes and Research Centres Policy
- Research Responsible Conduct Policy - under review
Southern Cross University Policies Specific to Higher Degree Research Students and Supervisors
- Academic integrity policy
- Southern Cross University Student Handbook
- Higher Degree Research Candidate and Supervision Policy - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Masters by Research
- Higher Degree Research Candidate and Supervision Policy - Professional Doctorate
- Rules relating to Awards - Rule 7 - Masters by Thesis
- Rules relating to Awards - Rule 8 - Professional Doctorate Awards
- Rules relating to Awards - Rule 9 - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) award
- Text matching software policy
- Text matching software procedures
In addition, all Southern Cross University policies can be viewed online.
External Policies and Statements
- Guide to Managing and Investigating Potential Breaches of the Code
- Principles for accessing and using publicly funded data for health research (the Principles)
- National Statement on Ethical Conduct
- Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th edition (2013)
- Guidelines to promote the wellbeing of animals used for scientific purposes (2008)
- Australian Research Council Research Integrity and Research Misconduct Policy
- ARC Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE) Statement
- Australian Research Council Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Policy
- Australian Research Council Guidelines for Disclosure of Interests and Confidentiality Obligations
- Australian Research Council Open Access Policy
- National Health and Medical Council Open Access Policy
- National Health and Medical Council Policy on Misconduct related to NHMRC funded research
- Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research