Intellectual Property Policy
The University’s IP policy governs the ownership of rights emanating from research of and/or materials produced by the University’s employees and students, and its obligations to public and private sector partners.
Peer Review Policy
This policy covers the principles of internal peer review processes for external funding applications (for research and/or knowledge exchange activities) across the University.
Human Material Research Policy
The University is committed to maintaining the highest standards of respect, care and integrity in regard to its holdings of human samples.
Policy on Misconduct in Research
This policy aims to ensure that any allegations or discoveries of potential research misconduct are subject to a timely and thorough investigation.
Policy on Research Ethics
This policy provides a framework to ensure that all research is conducted in accordance with fundamental ethical principles.
Policy on Research Integrity
This policy outlines a framework to ensure that all research is conducted in accordance with good research practice.
Policy for the Responsible use of Metrics in Research Assessment
This policy sets out the University of Liverpool’s approach to the use of metrics in research assessment.
Consultancy Policy
The University's Consultancy Policy has been in place since 2013 and covers Consultancy, CPD and Facilities and Equipment Services. It applies to all categories of staff contracted to the University.
Sponsorship of Research Policy
The University’s Sponsorship of Research Policy provides an environment within which compliance with the relevant regulations can be achieved across all of our research activities, and its standards and principles should be applied to healthcare research that falls within and outwith of RGF and the Regulations, to ensure a consistent approach.
Clinical Trials of Investigational Medicinal Products Sponsored by the University
This policy outlines the minimum requirements for CTIMPs sponsored by the University, in order to comply with The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004.
Research Data Management Policy
This policy sets out the principles that should be followed by staff and students of the University in the creation, collection and curation of research data.
Funder Open Access Policies
Open access policies from the main funders.