POLICIES

Guiding Principles for Governance, Research, and Academic Integrity

At the Center for Federalism Studies (CFFS), our policies serve as the foundation for governance, research integrity, and institutional accountability. These policies align with the University of Duhok (UoD) research framework, ensuring that all research, collaborations, and academic activities follow ethical, transparent, and high-quality standards.

This page outlines the governing principles, research policies, and institutional frameworks that guide the work of CFFS, faculty, researchers, and partners. Additionally, CFFS will use this platform to develop new policies and contribute to the broader discourse on governance, decentralization, and federalism.

1. Governance & Institutional Policies

CFFS operates within a clear institutional governance structure, ensuring accountability, transparency, and compliance with university regulations. Key policies include:

CFFS Governance Policy – Framework for leadership, decision-making, and institutional structure.
Financial & Administrative Policies – Guidelines on funding allocation, budgeting, and resource management.
Partnership & Collaboration Policy – Protocols for engaging with academic institutions, think tanks, and governmental bodies.
Public Engagement & Communication Policy – Standards for media, publications, and external communications.

📌 Explore Governance Documents → [Download Policy Framework]

2. Research Policies & Academic Integrity

CFFS is committed to research excellence, academic freedom, and ethical scholarship. Research activities follow UoD’s research policies, ensuring compliance with international academic standards.

📚 Key Research Policies Include:

Research Ethics & Integrity Policy – Ensuring all research follows ethical guidelines, data protection laws, and responsible research practices.
Peer Review & Publication Policy – Establishing rigorous quality control for research papers, policy briefs, and academic journals.
Open Access & Data Sharing Policy – Encouraging public access to CFFS research while maintaining proper attribution.
Funding & Grant Management Policy – Guidelines for securing research funding, grants, and financial accountability.
Interdisciplinary Research Framework – Encouraging collaboration across faculties, departments, and external institutions.

📌 Access Research Guidelines → [View Research Policies]

3. University of Duhok Research Framework

CFFS adheres to the University of Duhok’s research policies, ensuring that all projects align with the university’s strategic vision, ethical standards, and academic regulations.

📖 Key Research Governance Principles:

Academic Freedom & Responsibility – Commitment to independent, high-quality research.
Ethical Standards & Compliance – Ensuring all research follows legal and ethical principles.
Knowledge Transfer & Impact – Encouraging research that contributes to policy, governance, and societal development.
International Research Collaborations – Strengthening partnerships with global academic institutions and policy organizations.

📌 Read UoD Research Policy → [Download UoD Research Framework]

4. CFFS Policy Development Initiatives

CFFS is actively engaged in policy research and development, contributing to national and regional governance reforms. This section will highlight key policy projects, legislative recommendations, and governance studies that CFFS is working on.

📜 Current Policy Development Areas:

Decentralization & Federalism Governance Models
Legal Reforms & Constitutional Studies
Intergovernmental Relations & Power Sharing
Resource Allocation & Fiscal Federalism
Public Administration & Institutional Reforms

📌 Explore Ongoing Policy Projects → [View Policy Initiatives]

5. Compliance & Institutional Oversight

CFFS ensures compliance with national and international research regulations, providing guidelines for responsible research conduct and policy engagement.

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Guidelines – Ethical review for research involving human subjects.
Data Protection & Privacy Policy – Ensuring compliance with confidentiality and data-sharing regulations.
Plagiarism & Academic Misconduct Policy – Maintaining high standards of academic integrity.

📌 Review Compliance Guidelines → [Access Compliance Documents]