Policy

UPES is committed to upholding academic integrity and respecting Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). All members of the UPES community, including students, faculty, and staff, are expected to conduct their academic and research activities with honesty, fairness, and respect for intellectual property. The university emphasizes the importance of originality and proper attribution, requiring that all work produced is free from plagiarism and appropriately credits the contributions of others. UPES retains ownership of intellectual property created within the scope of employment or significant use of university resources, while also supporting the commercialization of such IP through licensing and other avenues, ensuring fair benefits to creators. Violations of academic integrity or misuse of intellectual property will result in disciplinary action, and the university will provide ongoing training and resources to foster awareness and compliance with this policy. Any disputes related to IP will be resolved through established university procedures, with periodic reviews ensuring the policy remains current and effective.

UPES is dedicated to ensuring integrity in the management and execution of both external and internal projects. All members of the UPES community, including students, faculty, and staff, who are involved in projects must adhere to the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability. For internal projects, the university expects all work to be conducted with due diligence, proper documentation, and ethical practices, ensuring that resources are utilized effectively and results are reported accurately. In external projects, UPES emphasizes the importance of maintaining the trust and expectations of partners and sponsors by adhering to contractual obligations, safeguarding confidential information, and ensuring the ethical use of funds and resources. The university also mandates strict adherence to intellectual property rights (IPR) and confidentiality agreements in both internal and external projects. Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed immediately to the relevant authorities, and the university requires that all project-related decisions prioritize the university's and partners' best interests. Violations of this policy, including fraud, misrepresentation, or misuse of resources, will result in disciplinary action and may include legal consequences. UPES commits to providing continuous training and support to ensure that all participants in both internal and external projects understand and comply with these principles, promoting a culture of integrity and responsibility across all university endeavours.

UPES is committed to fostering a culture of academic excellence and integrity in its PhD programs. All PhD candidates, faculty, and staff are expected to adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct throughout the research process. This includes the responsible collection, analysis, and reporting of data, as well as the proper attribution of ideas and work to avoid any form of plagiarism. PhD candidates are required to produce original research that significantly contributes to their field of study, ensuring that all sources are properly cited and that the work is free from any form of academic dishonesty. UPES strictly prohibits any form of research misconduct, including fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism. PhD candidates must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and ensure that their research is conducted in a manner that respects the rights, dignity, and confidentiality of all participants. The university also expects that all collaborations, whether internal or external, are conducted transparently and ethically, with clear agreements on intellectual property rights and authorship. Any violation of academic integrity within the PhD program will result in severe disciplinary action, which may include revocation of degrees, termination of candidacy, or legal consequences. The university provides continuous support and resources to help PhD candidates understand and uphold these standards, including training on research ethics, intellectual property rights, and proper academic conduct. Through these efforts, UPES aims to ensure that all PhD research conducted under its auspices reflects the highest levels of integrity and contributes meaningfully to the academic community.

At UPES, maintaining the highest standards of integrity is paramount in all academic and research activities. Misconduct related to Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), external and internal projects, and PhD programs is strictly prohibited and will result in severe disciplinary actions. Misconduct in IPR includes plagiarism, infringement, and misrepresentation, all of which can lead to penalties such as revocation of academic credits or degrees, termination of employment, and legal action. In the context of external and internal projects, misconduct such as data falsification, breach of confidentiality, misuse of funds, and failure to disclose conflicts of interest can result in termination from projects, financial restitution, loss of future funding, and dismissal from the university.

For PhD programs, academic dishonesty, research misconduct, improper authorship, and misrepresentation of qualifications are considered serious violations, potentially leading to the revocation of degrees, termination of enrollment, and legal consequences. UPES ensures a fair and confidential investigation process for all allegations of misconduct, with the right to appeal decisions provided to those involved. The university is also committed to fostering a culture of integrity through regular education and awareness initiatives, ensuring that all members of the UPES community understand their responsibilities and the potential consequences of any violations.

PREAMBLE

UPES which aspires to establish itself as a “University of Tomorrow”, recognizes the vital role of research and entrepreneurship in higher education. Therefore, the institute is committed to promoting a research-oriented culture among its staff, students, and faculty. To achieve this, UPES has outlined the following objectives:
 

OBJECTIVES

1. Creating a Conducive Environment for Research

UPES aims to promote a positive environment for research activity, emphasizing the central role of research in faculty workload.

2. Enhancing Research Capacity

The university plans to invest in human capital and physical infrastructure to improve the research capacity of both faculty and students.

3. Supporting External Research Funding

UPES aims to secure external research funding to expand its research activities and to position itself to compete for a share of the Indian government's prioritized development of a knowledge-driven economy.

4. Encouraging Collaborative Research

UPES recognizes the need for a collaborative approach to research and stresses the importance of interdisciplinary teams to address complex societal challenges and attract funding.

5. Encourage Innovation-driven Entrepreneurship  

Encouraging innovation-driven entrepreneurship is an important aspect of UPES's mission. The university has various initiatives such as SEED, SHODH and Runway that provide a platform for faculty and students to validate their ideas, develop new technology, design products, incubate with mentoring and provide access to a network of resources to accelerate their success.

6. Maximizing Research Outputs

UPES recognizes that public funding is a strong source for strengthening research potential locally and globally. To enable young and seasoned researchers to embark on public funded research projects within or across disciplines, UPES provides experiential support sessions with pioneers of the respective domain and funding agencies. The objective of this initiative is to enable the faculty to learn from experts and empower them to independently ideate, formulate, and frame a research proposal that can potentially grab funding opportunities.