UK Research Council's Policy and Guidelines on Governance of Good Research Conduct
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UK Research Council's Policy and Guidelines on Governance of Good Research Conduct
What is this about?
The Research Councils UK (RCUK) Policy and Guidelines builds on growing national and international experience in identifying and promoting good research conduct, and in addressing unsatisfactory conduct. In particular this document:
- sets standards of good research practice, with associated guidelines
- specifies and describes unacceptable research conduct
- provides guidelines for reporting and investigating allegations of research misconduct
- clarifies the respective responsibilities of the Research Councils and Research Organisations in fostering and safeguarding the highest possible standards of research conduct
Why is this important?
A commitment to good research conduct lies at the heart of an effective research system. High standards of research integrity underpin the quality and reliability of the research outcomes generated and of decisions made in the light of those outcomes.
