General research related policies
- Research Integrity Policy (PDF)
- Guidelines for the Governance and Review of Research Institutes, Centres and Groups
- Joint Intellectual Property Policy
- Conflict of Interest (COI) Policy
- FIPPA
- Research Ethics (PDF)
Ethics Related Policies
- Research Involving Human Participants (PDF)
- Research Integrity Policy (PDF)
- Conditional in Principle Clearance for the Release of Funds- Tri-Council Agreement
- Tri-Agency Framework: Conduct of Responsible Research
- The Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
McMaster Research Finance
Other University Policies
- Consulting Policy and Procedures
- Indirect Costs Associated with Funding from the Private Sector
- Ownership of Student Work
- Petty Cash Funds, Administration of
- Research Grants Programme, Application and Guidelines and Condition of Award
- Rights and Responsibilities of Faculty During Work Stoppages
- Supervision of Post-Doctoral Fellows
- Supervision of Graduate Work
For all research related policies, please visit the University Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines website.
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Funding Opportunities
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