Researchers' responsibilities
Researchers' responsibilities relating to research integrity and ethics.
The University of Edinburgh has adopted the UK Research Integrity Office's (UKRIO) Code of Practice for Research and the Universities UK (UUK) Concordat to Support Research Integrity.
UK Research Integrity Office's (UKRIO) Code of Practice for Research
Universities UK (UUK) Concordat to Support Research Integrity
Your responsibilities as a researcher
We expect all research staff, including those visiting the University of Edinburgh to comply with and operate in accordance with the principles and practices set out in the UKRIO Code of Practice.
UKRIO guidance notes and positions statement on good research practice
Understanding key university policies and procedures
College specific policies and guidance
As a researcher, you should be aware of your College research integrity and ethics policies and procedures and where to find them. This will help you to approach your research with a better understanding of how to maximise the integrity of your research and how to engage with The University of Edinburgh's ethical frameworks and policies most effectively.
University-wide policies and guidance
University policies relating to the conduct of research
Including research involving animals, human participants or tissue, publications, data, HR, research students, finance and sustainability.
Funder policies and guidance
Funder policies and guidance on research integrity
Training and support resources
As a researcher, it is important to be informed of your responsibilities and of best practice in research. To help you do this, The University of Edinburgh offers a number of training and support resources.
Training and support resources relevant to research integrity and ethics
Advice and support contacts
The responsibility to uphold research ethics and promote integrity is shared between the institution and the individual. The University seeks to support researchers in being reflective and proactive about these issues.
Your College Ethics Leads and College Research Offices have specialist knowledge in this area and they are here to help you with issues or questions relating to research integrity, ethics or misconduct.
We strongly encourage you to seek advice and guidance from this support network right from the earliest point of research design.
Find your College ethics contacts
Research Misconduct
Learn what constitutes research misconduct
How to report research misconduct