Sheridan is dedicated to developing and maintaining an international standard in applied research. To ensure that we are able to meet our mandate, and to create successful projects, Sheridan Research has established a comprehensive set of research policies. Sheridan is an active member of CONII, and abides by the benchmark standards and policies developed in partnership with other institute of research across Ontario.
Applied Research Intellectual Property Policy (April 2010)
Sheridan is engaged in Applied Research the main purpose of which is to generate ideas and innovations while encouraging educational innovation and creativity. This policy thus deals with the disposition of the IP generated by Applied Research by Employees of Sheridan.
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Human Subjects Policy (April 2010)
Sheridan recognizes the importance of the preservation of human dignity and the ethical treatment of any human participants involved in research.
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Research Integrity Policy (April 2010)
Sheridan is committed to the highest standard of integrity in research. Sheridan expects all of its researchers and others conducting research within Sheridan to adhere to ethical principles in their research activities and will monitor conformity with those principles.
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Conflict of Interest in Research for Administration of Federal Funds Policy (April 2009)
The College operates in the public domain and will take all reasonable steps to ensure that situations of Conflict of Interest, perceived or real, are avoided and, if known, are dealt with in a fair and timely manner.
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Guidelines For Ethics Review Of Course-Based Research Projects Involving Human Participants
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REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION OF A SHERIDAN COURSE (with studies or research projects involving human subjects) AS A “SHERIDAN RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD APPROVED COURSE”
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