The University of Aberdeen expects the highest standards of integrity to be adhered to by its researchers. The information below indicates the standards of good practice which are required to be adopted by staff and research students throughout the University and which are intended to satisfy the requirements of all funding authorities.
Good research practice will be promoted and promulgated throughout the University by Senior Managers including Vice-Principals, Heads of Colleges, Directors of Research and Heads of Schools/Disciplines. The Policy and Guidelines, and their compliance in Colleges, will be reviewed annually by the University Committee for Research Ethics and Governance. The aim is to promote and promulgate good research practice, integrity and rigour in research, and to create a culture in which the following general points will be understood and observed:
- Integrity in research;
- Openness in research;
- Role of professional bodies;
- Leadership and supervision in research;
- Ownership of research;
- Ethical practice in research;
- Risk of research misuse;
- Publication practice.
The Policy should be read in conjunction with the University’s Statement on the Handling of Allegations of Unacceptable Research Conduct.