Research Policies and Processes

The policies and procedures below relate to research at CBU. While not all are administered by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS), they are included here for convenient access.

Research Governance, Integrity & Compliance

• Conflict of Interest in Research Policy (2026)
• Integrity in Research Policy (2026)
• Research Awards Policy (2025)
• Research Proposals and Agreements Policy (2014)

Intellectual Property

• Non-Disclosure/Intellectual Property Schedule (2013)
• Student Intellectual Property Policy (2014)

Research Funding & Administration

• Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Infrastructure Operation Fund Procedures and Policy (2019)
• Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Exploration (RISE) Grant Policy and Guidelines (2024)
• Use of Residual NSERC and SSHRC Funds Policy (2015)

Research Personnel & Appointments

• Appointment or Reappointment of Adjunct Faculty Members (2014)
• Emerita/Emeritus Status Policy (2025)
• Research Assistant Employment Policy (2026)

Research Centres & Institutes

• Research Centres and Institutes Policy (2026)