Research Integrity and Participation Principles
NanoTRIZ applies the following principles to its research, mentoring and collaborative activities.
Research integrity and authorship
Participants and collaborators are expected to maintain accurate records, cite sources, avoid plagiarism and distinguish hypotheses from validated findings. Authorship is based on significant intellectual or scholarly contribution, accountability for the work and agreement among contributors. Payment, participation or status does not confer authorship. These principles align with Australian responsible-research guidance on fair and transparent authorship.
Fees and academic outcomes
Program fees cover only the mentoring, digital workflows, tools and resources specified in the applicable program documents. Fees do not purchase publication, authorship, academic credit, affiliation, certificates beyond participation, or any guaranteed external outcome. Reduced-fee or supported places may be offered under separate written terms.
Mentoring and conflicts of interest
Mentoring and review decisions are based on the quality, feasibility and progress of the work. Relevant financial, professional or personal conflicts of interest must be disclosed and managed. Expert roles, responsibilities and compensation are defined separately where applicable.
Responsible use of AI. AI-assisted tools may be used for defined research tasks, subject to verification, appropriate disclosure, citation and confidentiality requirements. Participants remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, interpretation and final content of their work.
Intellectual property and confidentiality. Ownership and permitted use of background IP, project IP, data, confidential information and research outputs are defined in the relevant written agreement. No general website statement overrides those project-specific terms. IP Australia recommends identifying background, project and third-party IP and agreeing ownership before collaboration begins.
Privacy and public representation
Participant identities, roles and outputs are published only with appropriate consent. Parent or guardian consent may be required for minors. Internal program titles identify participation only and do not constitute employment, university appointment or an accredited academic award.
Institutional status
NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute is an independent, private, non-accredited Australian research and innovation initiative. It is not a university, registered higher-education provider, RTO or CRICOS provider and does not issue government-accredited qualifications.