Research Consultancy Services

Overview

[INSERT: Description of group consultancy services, ideal group size, session structure, and objectives]

Booking Rules

• [INSERT: Rule 1 - e.g., "Minimum group size: 3 participants, Maximum: 10 participants"]
• [INSERT: Rule 2 - e.g., "Advance booking required minimum 5 working days before consultation"]
• [INSERT: Rule 3 - e.g., "Group leader must be designated for all communications"]
• [INSERT: Rule 4 - e.g., "All group members' details must be submitted at time of booking"]
• [INSERT: Rule 5 - e.g., "Session duration: 90-120 minutes depending on group size"]
• [INSERT: Rule 6 - e.g., "Maximum 2 group sessions per month per research team"]
• [INSERT: Additional booking rules as needed]

Operating Regulations

• [INSERT: Regulation 1 - e.g., "All participants must be present at session start time"]
• [INSERT: Regulation 2 - e.g., "Research proposal or outline must be submitted 48 hours in advance"]
• [INSERT: Regulation 3 - e.g., "Changes in group composition require 24-hour advance notice"]
• [INSERT: Regulation 4 - e.g., "Professional conduct and respectful interaction mandatory for all participants"]
• [INSERT: Regulation 5 - e.g., "Shared responsibility for session outcomes among all group members"]
• [INSERT: Regulation 6 - e.g., "Meeting room or venue to be arranged by consultancy service"]
• [INSERT: Additional operating regulations as needed]

Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

[INSERT: Group-specific cancellation policy - notice period, minimum participant requirements, rescheduling procedures]

Fees & Payment

[INSERT: Group fee structure, per-person rates, payment responsibility, refund policy]

Overview

[INSERT: Description of departmental/college-level consultancy services, scope, deliverables, and institutional benefits]

Booking Rules

• [INSERT: Rule 1 - e.g., "Official request must be submitted by Department Head or Dean"]
• [INSERT: Rule 2 - e.g., "Advance booking required minimum 15 working days before consultation"]
• [INSERT: Rule 3 - e.g., "Written proposal outlining consultation objectives required"]
• [INSERT: Rule 4 - e.g., "Budget approval and purchase order must accompany booking request"]
• [INSERT: Rule 5 - e.g., "Designated liaison officer must be appointed by department"]
• [INSERT: Rule 6 - e.g., "Scope of work agreement must be signed before commencement"]
• [INSERT: Additional booking rules as needed]

Operating Regulations

• [INSERT: Regulation 1 - e.g., "Dedicated venue/facility must be provided by department"]
• [INSERT: Regulation 2 - e.g., "All relevant documentation and data must be shared 1 week in advance"]
• [INSERT: Regulation 3 - e.g., "Regular progress meetings scheduled as per agreed timeline"]
• [INSERT: Regulation 4 - e.g., "Minimum number of faculty members must participate in sessions"]
• [INSERT: Regulation 5 - e.g., "Institutional ethics committee approval required for research-related consultations"]
• [INSERT: Regulation 6 - e.g., "Deliverables timeline and milestones as per signed agreement"]
• [INSERT: Regulation 7 - e.g., "Intellectual property rights and publication agreements must be established"]
• [INSERT: Additional operating regulations as needed]

Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

[INSERT: Institutional-level cancellation policy - notice period, contractual obligations, financial implications, rescheduling procedures]

Fees & Payment

[INSERT: Institutional fee structure, payment schedule, invoicing procedures, additional costs, payment terms]

Deliverables & Reports

[INSERT: Expected deliverables, report formats, presentation requirements, follow-up sessions]

Eligibility Criteria

[INSERT: Who can avail the services - students, faculty, researchers, affiliated institutions, etc.]

Code of Conduct

• [INSERT: Expected behavior and professional conduct requirements]
• [INSERT: Academic integrity and plagiarism policies]
• [INSERT: Respect for confidentiality and intellectual property]
• [INSERT: Consequences of policy violations]

Confidentiality & Data Protection

[INSERT: How client information and research data will be protected, confidentiality agreements, GDPR compliance, etc.]

Liability & Disclaimer

[INSERT: Limitations of liability, disclaimer statements, professional indemnity information]

Dispute Resolution

[INSERT: Process for handling complaints, grievances, and disputes]