Conducting the research project

When carrying out a research project, it is essential to consider a number of aspects to ensure its conformity, relevance and impact.

In addition to paying attention to the criteria of public research contracts, which dictate the procedures and financial obligations when using research funds, it is also vital to remain vigilant about ethical issues. Researchers must follow strict standards on research ethics to ensure respect for human rights, confidentiality of data and scientific integrity.

In parallel, it is essential to explore the various ways in which research can be commercialised, looking at strategies such as publishing in specialised journals or Open Access, working with industrial partners to commercialise results, or protecting intellectual property through patents. By incorporating these elements from the outset of the project, researchers can maximise its potential impact while ensuring that it is conducted ethically and responsibly.

Research design

UNIL's Research Service supports doctoral students in their projects, thanks to a network of experts including consultants, referees, management assistants and specialists from central services.

Promoting research

Adding value to research maximises the impact of discoveries, meets societal needs and improves quality of life. It also strengthens the reputation of institutions, opening the way to new collaborations and opportunities.

Research time

At UNIL, we support high-quality research by providing the necessary time and resources, while ensuring the well-being of researchers to encourage innovation and discovery.

Contracts, Public procurement for research and intellectual property

Contract with third party, Scientific agreements, Confidentiality agreements, Protection of ideas, Intellectual property PACTT

Legal department

Drafting, negotiation and validation of contracts with institutional third parties in the field of research
Legal advice related to research collaborations with other research institutions

Contact our legal department

PACTT, joint Technology Transfer Office of UNIL and CHUV for:

Drafting, negotiation and validation of contracts with third parties (industries, companies) in the field of research
Legal advice in relation to research collaborations with companies
Announcement of an invention, protection of intellectual property and related advice

Contact the PACCT

Public Procurement for Research

For public procurement related to research projects, contact the Research Department (SR),

Université de Lausanne
Marchés publics recherche
UNIL - Amphipole 351.1
CH-1015 Lausanne
+41 21 692 60 41

Directive 2.2 de l’Université de Lausanne concernant les limites de compétences financières
Information on public contracts
Procedure for public research contracts (84KB, .pdf)

Contact the Research Department (SR)

Opening an account, finanical report

Instructions regarding account openings or financial reporting can be found on the following link:

Contact the Finance Department (SF)

Contract of employment, contractual terms, wage rates, work certificates

Contact the human resources department for administrative questions:

contrats and workings conditions
specifications
scales
deadline for submitting contracts
work certificate
...

Service des ressources humaines
UNIL
Château de Dorigny
CH-1015 Lausanne

Contact an HR manager in a faculty

Contact the Human Resources Department (SRH)

Storage, anonymization, data security, data management

For storage, anonymisation, data security issues, please contact the UNIRIS team:

Contact the Information Resources and Archives Department (UNIRIS)

An open and free science with the strategy of Open Science (OS):

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