Research Council
The Research Council is a deliberative and advisory body dedicated to research-related matters and it is chaired by the Prorector for Research and Innovation.
The Council is composed of:
• the Prorector for Research and Innovation, who serves as Chairperson;
• the Research Coordinators of the Schools and Campuses (or, exceptionally, a researcher nominated by the School Dean or Campus Director who has held a doctoral degree for at least 5 (five) years;
• student representatives – scholarship holders enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs – nominated by their student bodies, in a proportion equivalent to 1/5 (one-fifth) of the number of non-student members of the Council.
RESPONSIBILITIES
According to article 23 of the Statutes of UFSC, the Research Council shall:
I – Propose research policies and regulations to the University Council;
II – Serve as an appellate body in research-related matters involving allegations of illegality in processes originating from the Councils of Schools and Campuses;
III – Draft and approve operating rules for the council;
IV – Propose standards and guidelines concerning faculty workload to the University Council;
V – Establish policies for the evaluation of research activities;
VI – Issue opinions on matters, proposals or plans within its area of competence;
VII – Elect the Council’s representatives to the University Council, provided that no more than one representative may be nominated from each School or Campus.
To see the current list of members, click here.
To see the Council’s Bylaws, click here.