DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH INNOVATION AND CONSULTANCY
CONSULTANCY SERVICES POLICY
GAZETTE: VOLUME 58 No. 2 DECEMBER, 2019
1.0 Introduction
2.0 Definition of Terms
3.0 Scope of Application
4.0 Types of Consultancy and Other External Work
Research policy
The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy of the University shall consider all matters not covered in this policy. However, the final authority on such issues is vested in the Vice-Chancellor of the University.
CRITERIA
- Applicants for postdoctoral training in the University of Cape Coast should be full time employees of a recognized university or research institution.
- Prospective postdoctoral appointees shall show evidence of research activities that shall be pursued during the period of the postdoctoral training.
- Heads of Department shall inform the University management of the link between the research activities of the postdoctoral appointee and that of the Department.
This Policy shall come into effect after it has received approval from the Council of the University of Cape Coast and gazetted by the Registrar of the University.
All agreements concluded by the University and the Researchers/Inventors/Innovators/Creators at an earlier time shall be governed by the provisions of the Policy in effect at the time of the signing of such contracts.
Research
The University shall only enter into a research contract or other binding commitment to perform work that can reasonably be expected to be publishable, provide educational opportunities, and/or be in the public interest.
In the first instance, disputes shall be dealt with by the person or body designated by the University. A decision shall be taken within 14 days from the submission of the concern. Over and beyond the above, with respect to any legal dispute arising in connection with the rules of this Policy, the relevant provisions of law shall be applicable.
Breach of the provisions of this Policy shall be dealt with under the normal procedures of the University in accordance with the relevant provisions of law.