Safeguarding good research practice
The Research Committee of the University of St Andrews is responsible for formulating the policy and procedures for inquiring into allegations of misconduct in research involving staff. The most recent update (pdf, right) was taken to the Research Committee in 2007 with factual corrections made in 2010. The document includes (i) a statement defining good research practice, (ii) the definition and identification of misconduct in research, and (iii) essential steps in handling allegations of such misconduct. The policy and procedures contained within the document are currently under review. Comments and opinions are encouraged on this document (send to the Research Policy Office, rpo@st-andrews.ac.uk).
Over the last few years a number of Research Councils have published guidance relating to good research practice in their own areas, and most recently, UKRIO (UK Research Integrity Office) has produced a Code of Practice for Research, a reference tool which provides principles and standards for researchers and research organisations. The University is currently using the UKRIO Code to inform the next update to our policy and procedures.
For Academic Misconduct covering the behaviour of undergraduate and postgraduate students please see the Academic Misconduct Policy (Students).
Contact
If you wish to discuss any of the issues raised here please contact:
Deputy Principal and Vice-Principal (Research)
College Gate
University of St Andrews
St Andrews
Fife KY16 9AJ
Tel: (01334 46)2542
Email: deputyprincipal@st-andrews.ac.uk