Misconduct in Research Sample Clauses
The "Misconduct in Research" clause defines the standards and procedures for addressing unethical or improper behavior in the conduct of research activities. It typically outlines what constitutes research misconduct, such as fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism, and describes the steps for investigating and resolving allegations, including reporting mechanisms and potential disciplinary actions. This clause serves to uphold the integrity of research, protect the credibility of the institution or parties involved, and ensure that any breaches are handled transparently and fairly.
Misconduct in Research. 35.01 The Parties agree that misconduct in research as defined herein may be the subject of discipline.
35.02 Misconduct in research is defined as:
(a) fabrication, falsification or plagiarism, but does not included those factors intrinsic to the process of academic research, such as honest error, conflicting data or differences in interpretation or assessment of data or of experimental design;
(b) material failure to comply with relevant federal or provincial regulations for the protection of researchers or human subjects, for the health and safety of the public, or for the welfare of laboratory animals;
(c) material failure to meet other legal requirements that relate to the conduct of research;
(d) failure to reveal any material conflict of interest to the sponsors or to those who commission work or when asked to undertake reviews of research grant applications or manuscripts for publication, or to test products for sale or distribution to the public; or
(e) failure to reveal to the CMC any material financial interest in a company that contracts with the CMC to undertake research, particularly research involving the company’s products, or to provide research related materials or services. Material financial interest means ownership, substantial stock holding, a directorship, significant honoraria or consulting fees, but does not include minor stock holding in publicly traded corporations.
35.03 Discipline for misconduct in research shall only be imposed following the formal investigation process set out in this Article. Allegations of misconduct in research shall result in an investigation only if:
(a) such allegations are not anonymous and are referred to the Principal;
(b) the Principal determines that the allegations have sufficient substance to warrant investigation;
(c) the UT named in the allegations has been provided with notice and a summary thereof sufficiently detailed to permit him/her a fair opportunity to respond; and
(d) the notice in paragraph (c) shall advise the UT concerned of his/her right to be represented by the Association. Where allegations do not result in an investigation, all records relating to those allegations which are in the possession of the Employer shall be destroyed.
35.04 The formal investigation process commences when the individual named in the allegations has received the notice referred to in 35.03(d). A UT who is an authorized representative of the Association may be present at any meeting involving the individua...
Misconduct in Research