Research Group Rules
Vacation Policy
- Each student is entitled to 4 weeks of vacation (20 business days) per year.
- Students can combine their vacation with any national holidays, provided it does not conflict with classes.
- A two-week advance notice is required for vacation requests.
Seminar Attendance
- All members must attend group seminars.
- A late arrival incurs a penalty of 1 RMB.
- Absence without prior notice incurs a penalty of 5 RMB.
- Penalties for speakers are doubled.
- If a member is absent without prior notice twice in a year, one month's allowance will be deducted.
- All penalties will be deducted from the advisor-paid allowance.
Conference Attendance
- Members are encouraged to take advantage of professional development opportunities, such as workshops, seminars, and networking events.
- Each student can attend one international conference during their studies.
- PhD students who have completed both their master's and PhD in our group can attend two international conferences (one during their master's and one during their PhD)，depends on funding.
Graduation Requirement
- All students must complete the school's graduation requirements.
- All students must pass a field data application to graduate.
Data Confidentiality
- All code and research must be kept confidential and cannot be released to any third party outside the group without the advisor's permission.
- All research data must be stored securely and backed up regularly, following best practices for data management and ensuring data integrity.
- Data sharing within the group should be done through designated platforms to maintain version control and traceability.
- All field datasets must be kept confidential and cannot be released to any third party.
- Any publication related to field datasets requires prior permission from the dataset provider.
- Breaches of confidentiality will result in disciplinary action, which may include termination from the group.
Intellectual Property (IP)
- Any IP generated from research within the group must be disclosed to the advisor. Members must follow the institution's IP policies regarding patent filings and commercialization.
Office Relationships
- Office relationships are permitted.
- If a conflict causes a significant delay in research progress, both parties are encouraged to seek support. In cases where progress is affected, they must collaborate on one additional paper for graduation.
Individual Development
- Each student must have a meeting with their advisor each semester to discuss their individual development plan for long-term individual career goals and their research plan for the upcoming semester.
- These meetings are crucial for aligning goals, addressing challenges, and ensuring the student's academic and research progress is on track.
Authorship and Collaboration
- Clear guidelines should be established for authorship on publications. Contributions should be accurately reflected, and disputes should be resolved collaboratively.
- Collaborative projects should have defined roles and responsibilities for each member to ensure accountability and efficiency.
Code of Conduct
- All members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful environment.
- Any form of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.
- All research activities must adhere to the highest standards of research ethics and integrity.
- Plagiarism, data fabrication, and other forms of academic dishonesty are strictly prohibited and will result in severe disciplinary action.
- Any use of group funding, including but not limited to expenses for printing, supplies, or event-related costs, must be reported and receive prior approval from the advisor before the expense is incurred.
Mentorship and Accountability
- Senior students are encouraged to mentor junior members, providing guidance on research techniques, academic writing, and career development.
- Peer support groups can be formed to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and discuss research-related issues.
- All members should regularly check and respond to group emails and other official communication channels to stay updated on group activities and announcements.
- Any student who exhibits a lay-back attitude and fails to respond to research tasks in a timely manner, resulting in delays to their graduation, will face disciplinary action, which may include termination from the research group.
Safety Protocols
- All members must handle lab equipment and resources responsibly. Any damage or malfunction should be reported immediately.
- Any accidents or safety incidents must be reported immediately.
- Maintain a clean working environment. Each student is responsible for their own working area.
- All expenses paid with group funds must be approved in advance.
