Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for the relevant Unit Head and document author and, on the right, a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Authorship 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 21st August 2024 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 21st August 2027 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 12th August 2024 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 Research Integrity Development and Ethics General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

The updated Authorship Policy features several major changes: new definitions that align with NHMRC guidelines, a position statement on authorship and AI tools, and a set of clear principles, including those related to students. It now explicitly supports both the Authorship Agreement Procedure and the Authorship Dispute Procedure, detailing roles and responsibilities for each. Additionally, responsibilities have been updated for various roles, including the Dean of the Graduate Research School, HDR supervisors, HDR candidates, Heads of School, and the Research Integrity Office. The policy also provides greater clarity on the obligations of supervisors and HDR students and stresses the importance of using authorship agreement forms.

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