UKRIO's Procedure for the investigation of misconduct in research
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UKRIO's Procedure for the investigation of misconduct in research
What is this about?
The UKRIO is an independent advisory body to all research performing organizations in the UK. As part of their responsibilities, they provide guidelines on handling research misconducts, including principles and practical aspects of the investigation. Rather than being a prescriptive binding framework, it provides a model for research organizations to modify according to their requirements.
Why is this important?
Research misconduct is a serious threat to scientific integrity. Therefore, organizations should be well-equipped to investigate and resolve allegations of misconduct. While most institutions have existing frameworks, this document aims to provide additional considerations and guidance in this area.
For whom is this important?
What are the best practices?
- Preparatoty steps
-Steps of investigative procedure: pre-screening, screening, formal investigation
