General information
The University is responsible for conduct of research and the management of funds awarded by external agencies;
The University has established a series of policies and procedures aimed at ensuring:
- Compliance with the regulations of the research sponsor;
- The proper management of such funds;
- Accountability to the funding agencies and other University stakeholders; and
- The effective conduct of research activities in accordance with the highest standards of professionalism, safety and ethics.
Researchers are employees of the University. The University delegates, to the Researchers, overall responsibility for the pursuit and management of their research projects.
Researchers are supported by an organizational infrastructure provided by the University. This infrastructure allows researchers to meet requirements, manage funds and interact with sponsors.
The University of Ottawa has recently reviewed its organizational management structure to better serve its research community. The document New Structure OVPR summary provides an overview of the revised structure and the document Overview - Roles and Responsibilities amongst OVPR operating units provides more details in regards to the roles and responsibilities within that new structure.
This section will provide you with all relevant information on managing your research at the University of Ottawa.
