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Guidelines for Student Protection in Sponsored Research Projects
and Student Access to Information Regarding Sources of Financial
Support
Preamble
Participation in sponsored research may be an important part of a
student's undergraduate or graduate education, as well as an important
source of his or her financial support. The University recognizes
that the student must be protected in cases where the terms of the
research project conflict with the student's academic progress, and
affirms that the student has the right to reject such funding if he
or she chooses to do so. The University recognizes the sensitivity
of these issues, since they pertain directly to the relationship of
personal trust which exists between a student and his or her faculty
sponsor; they are also fundamental to the development of the student's
intellectual and moral integrity. Therefore, the University adopts
the following policy:
Policy
- The University recognizes the central role of sponsored research
in fostering educational opportunities for students at all levels
and in every discipline and encourages the involvement of students
in research projects. On rare occasions, the terms of a research
agreement may contain limitations which may inhibit the participation
of students, such as delays in publication results which might
conflict with a student's academic schedule. In such cases, the
University requires that careful consideration be given to the
appropriateness of student participation and that the Faculty
Sponsor or Principal Investigator assures in advance that students
are fully aware of such restrictions.
- The University affirms the student's right to know the source(s)
of financial support for his or her educational and living expenses,
individual research projects, or the research activities of a
faculty sponsor in which the student is involved and from which
the student obtains financial support. It is the responsibility
of the faculty sponsor to make this information known to the student.
- Should a student choose to reject financial assistance, the
University affirms and upholds the student's right to do so.
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