Research Ethics and Integrity Office
The University of äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ is committed to promoting and ensuring the responsible conduct of research. This includes fostering an environment characterised by the following principles:
- Intellectual honesty in undertaking and reporting research;
- Respect for all participants in and subjects of research, including humans, animals and the environment;
- Accuracy in representing contributions to research;
- Collegiality and fairness in interactions, including communications and sharing of resources with other researchers; and
- Transparency in declaring conflicts of interest.
It is important that researchers and research students meet their obligations in maintaining high standards of responsible research and adhere to regulations and policies relating to the conduct of research.
Responsible Conduct of Research
The sets out the University of äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾'s guidelines on the responsible practice of research, and steps to be followed to deal with allegations which may constitute a breach. The policy applies to all members of the University community who are undertaking research. The policy is underpinned by thewhich provides guidance around:
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Supporting Research Integrity
As part of its commitment to supporting high standards of research integrity, all members of the äçÐÄvlogÃâ·ÑBÕ¾ community are able to access discipline specific training modules that provide guidance on principles of robust research practices and advice on solving complex ethical and integrity issues that they may encounter. In addition, they are designed to ensure researchers fully understand their professional responsibilities.
The to staff and students.
- Provide administrative and procedural support to the HREC. (Clause 5.1.11)
- Facilitate communication between investigators, HREC, and institutions. (Clause 5.2.15)
- Assist in tracking project approvals, monitoring, and renewals. (Clause 5.2.2(d))
- Advise and support researchers on ethics application preparation, review processes, and compliance obligations. (Clause 5.1.4)
- Coordinate the handling of complaints, concerns, or potential breaches of ethical conduct in collaboration with institutional leadership.. (Clause 5.6.2–5.6.3)
- Ensure accurate record keeping and secure storage of HREC decisions, correspondence, and project documentation.
(Clauses 5.1.13, 5.2.2(b))
- Support HREC membership management and operation, including induction, training, and monitoring of quorum and composition requirements. (Clauses 5.1.29–5.1.33)
- Promote ongoing education and awareness of research ethics, integrity, and the National Statement among researchers and HREC members. (Clause 5.1.4 )
- Ensure alignment between institutional policies and National Statement requirements, including review of standard operating procedures. (Clauses 5.1.1–5.1.3)
- Facilitate institutional reporting obligations to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) or relevant oversight bodies as required. (Clause 5.2.2(c))