8. Research and Development

This section covers information relating to the institution’s management and funding of its research activities – it does not include the actual results or data from research undertaken. It should also be noted that in some cases information that reveals the identity of those involved in the research process maybe exempt from publication for health and safety reasons.

Committees
Funding
Research policies

8 .1 Committees

Examples of the type of information in this class includes terms of reference and constitution of:

• Research and development committee
• Research degrees committee
• Publications and policy statement

Class	Description	Manner	Hard Copy Fee
8.1 Committees	Board of Studies for Research Degrees Membership/Terms of Reference Latest copy: 2003 Link to electronic copy\|	Electronic
	Board of Studies for Research Degrees (minutes) The available version of the minutes is censored, as it’s uncensored form mentions individual students.	Electronic & Paper copy	On Application
	Research and Innovation Committee Membership/Terms of Reference Latest copy: 2003 Link to electronic copy\|	Electronic
	Research and Innovation Committee (minutes) The minutes from the Research and Innovation Committee.	Electronic & Paper copy	On Application

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8.2 Funding

This class contains information on what research is funded, where from and on what terms. For example, all research funded by public funds administered by the Research Councils and academic bodies (eg Royal Society of Arts, Royal Geographical Society).

Class	Description	Manner	Hard Copy Fee
8.2 Funding	Document Title A brief description to aid the public in understanding what the type of information the document contains, the URL if currently available on the Institute web site and the date of the latest copy Last Updated: 23/01/2004 /freedom\|	Electronic / Hard Copy	On Application

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8.3 Research policies

Information included in this class would include policies relating to fraud, ethical conduct and relevant codes of practice. External codes, such as the NHS Research Governance Code when formally approved, might also be available here.

Examples of the type of information in this class include:

• Mission statement
• Research policy and strategy
• Intellectual property – policy and procedures
• Quality assurance process
• For Medical Schools – NHS contracts
• Ethics committees – terms of reference and constitution, method of application, procedure for approval of applications (Specific information on codes of practice and conduct and how the HEI complies with the law in areas such as research on animals might be included in this class.)

Class	Description	Manner	Hard Copy Fee
8.3 Research policies	Ethical Policy for Research Policy for the conduct of research which meets internal and external ethical guidelines. Latest copy: 1999 Link to electronic copy\|	Electronic
	Research Proposal Procedure Internal procedures for gaining approval for fundable research projects Latest copy: 2000 Link to electronic copy\|	Electronic
	Research Assessment Exercise Link to electronic copy\|	Electronic
	Research and Innovation Committee Membership/Terms of Reference Latest copy: 2003 Link to electronic copy\|	Electronic
	Research and Innovation Strategy, 2002-2007/08 The strategy and its implementation. Latest copy: 2002 Link to electronic copy\|	Electronic
	Research and Innovation Strategy, 2002-2007/08 A critical review of research, 1996-2002. Link to electronic copy\|	Electronic
	Winning, Organising and Managing Sponsored Research Students A guide concerning research students. Latest copy: 1997 Link to electronic copy\|	Electronic
	References for Students – Guidelines A guide concerning student references. Link to electronic copy\|	Electronic
	Nomination and Appointment/Reappointment of a Visiting Professor/Honorary Research Fellow A guide concerning staffing procedure. Link to electronic copy\|	Electronic

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