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Research Sponsorship and Collaboration Policy

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Status	Current	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	8th April 2025	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	8th April 2030	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	University Council	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	28th March 2025	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	Not Applicable	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Officer	Paul Di Pietro Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Sustainable Futures)	The position responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of a policy document and its review.
Responsible Executive	Paul Di Pietro Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research and Sustainable Futures)	The position with overarching responsibility for ensuring implementation of, and compliance with, the policy document.
Enquiries Contact	Karen Lovasz Manager, Strategic Projects Research Services Office +61 2 4221 3386	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

Updated to strengthen due diligence provisions, clarify collaboration criteria, and enhance risk management processes. key amendments to the policy include improved clarity in policy language, clearer criteria and processes for declining or discontinuing research collaborations, strengthened due diligence requirements, introduction of relationship management provisions, updated foreign engagement provisions to align with current legislation, and clarified roles and responsibilities within the research sponsorship framework.

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