- About Policies & Guidelines
- Policy on Research Conduct and Integrity
- Research Compliance Review Procedures
- Policy on the Establishment, Management, Reporting and Review of Research Institutes and Centers
- RGC Open Access Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- Policy on Faculty Involvement in Commercial Pursuits
POLICIES & GUIDELINES
HKUST is committed to pursuing excellence in research and the advancement of knowledge, in accordance with the highest standards of integrity. Research and relevant activities at the University are governed by the following.
Policy on Research Conduct and Integrity
At HKUST, we recognize that adherence to a code of professional conduct of research by our members is fundamental to building a foundation of trust between colleagues, collaborators, sponsors and the society at large.
The Policy on Research Conduct and Integrity outlines the following principles and responsibilities:
- Honesty, rigor and integrity;
- Objectivity and accuracy;
- Accountability and the duty of care; and
- Respect for life and the public good.
Research Compliance Review Procedures
The University community has a collective responsibility to ensure that proper research practices are carried out in accordance with University standards and regulations at all times, to be vigilant in guarding against serious lapses, and to report violations if they occur.
Research proposals, including funded research, unfunded research, commercial contracts and other types of research-related proposals are screened for research practices that involve animals, human participants, artefacts and safety concerns by Sub-Committees under the auspices of the Committee on Research Practices (CRP).
The Research Compliance Review Procedures guide researchers through the review process of research practices. To make a protocol application, please visit the Tick@Lab platform.
Policy on the Establishment, Management, Reporting and Review of Research Institutes and Centers
The University's establishment, management, reporting and review of Research Institutes, Centers and Labs are governed by the Policy on the Establishment, Management, Reporting and Review of Research Institutes and Centers.
To establish or report on a research institute, center or lab, please submit the relevant form to corisec@ust.hk.