Researchers must declare if they have been disciplined for bullying or sexual harassment under new funding rules

Researchers must declare if they have been disciplined for bullying or sexual harassment under new funding rules

Under the new policy, colleges and universities hosting IRC awardees must deal swiftly and appropriately with allegations or incidents of bullying, harassment, or sexual harassment. File picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Researchers applying for funding will now have to declare they have not been sanctioned for bullying or sexual harassment under a new policy aimed at tackling harassment in the sector.

The Irish Research Council (IRC) has today launched a new bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment policy setting out guidelines for researchers and institutions in receipt of its funding.

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