Employees of the University Engaging in Research in UCC
CRITERIA
- Postdoctoral fellows shall be allowed to take-up an offer only upon signing an undertaking to abide by the University’s regulations and protect the interest of the University in all endeavours during the postdoctoral training.
- Postdoctoral fellowship must be undertaken within five years of obtaining a Ph.D. This implies that the regulation for study leave, if the applicant is so bonded, shall be extended.
It is the responsibility of the Researcher to ensure that prior to commencing any research activity in collaboration with any third party, the terms and conditions of cooperation be set forth in a written agreement (hereinafter referred to as Research Agreement).
- Provosts in collaboration with Heads of Department and Deans of Faculty/School shall supervise the administration of postdoctoral activities in their respective colleges.
- Heads of Department are to ensure that the research activities to be pursued during the postdoctoral training fit into the overall research agenda of the department.
In order to ensure continuous improvement of the professional attributes of faculty, the University of Cape Coast declares its support for postdoctoral activities and therefore has developed this policy to guide its administration.
The person exercising the authority of employment on behalf of the University shall ensure that the employment contract or other agreement establishing any type of employment relationship between the University and the Researcher/Inventor/Innovator/Creator includes a provision placing the Researcher/Inventor/Innovator/Creator under the scope of the Policy.
Students, including undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral fellows of the University undertaking research shall be bound by this Policy.
This Policy shall apply to all Intellectual Property created on or after the date of approval by the Council of the University of Cape Coast and all IP Rights associated with them.
This Policy shall apply to all Researchers/Inventors/Innovators/Creators who have established legal relationship with the University based on which the Researchers/Inventors/Innovators/Creators are bound by this Policy. Such a legal relationship may arise pursuant to the provision of law, collective agreement or individual agreement.
One of the goals of the University of Cape Coast, as set out in the research policy, is to encourage creativity and prompt and open dissemination of ideas and inventions by recognising and rewarding individual members of faculty, non-teaching staff and students. The commitment to develop new knowledge includes facilitating the practical application of that knowledge for public use. The University wishes to demonstrate that the public and private investments in funded research at UCC result in the creation of ideas and inventions that benefit society.
The mission of the University of Cape Coast (“UCC” or the “University”) is supported by wellestablished academic values and practices, including academic freedom; promotion of excellence and innovation in teaching and research; support of the ability of staff, particularly faculty to publish, share information, collaborate in research activities, innovate and develop technologies that benefit the public; and support of students in full participation in these and other educational activities. This policy was developed in consultation with best international practices.
Subject to the approval of Council, the Finance Committee may recommend amendments, deletions and additions to the Regulations.