Research Ethics and Integrity

Research findings are used to inform public policy; treatment of human and animal diseases and to inform future research. As a responsible member of the research community, The University of Edinburgh seeks to produce research of the highest standard.

HUBsite for the research community

All information about ERO services for colleagues in the University of Edinburgh research community can be found on the HUBsite for the research community.

 

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Our commitment

The University of Edinburgh is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity in all aspects of its research.

Our reputation as an elite research-led institution is built on the high quality of research conducted by our staff and students. To maintain this reputation and the trust in the research we produce, we expect all staff, students and researchers to uphold the highest standards of scholarly and scientific research integrity.

University of Edinburgh Research Ethics Policy

UKRIO Code of Practice for Research

The University of Edinburgh was one of the first UK universities to adopt the UKRIO's Code of Practice for research which underpins the UUK Concordat.

The Code of Practice for Research is an essential reference tool to support researchers and research organisations in the conduct of research of the highest quality and standards.

UK Research Integrity Office's (UKRIO) Code of Practice for Research

The UUK Concordat

The Concordat seeks to ensure that research produced by or in collaboration with the UK research community is underpinned by the highest standards of rigour and integrity. The University of Edinburgh has adopted the Concordat as the foundation of our commitment to good practice in research. 

The Concordat’s five commitments are:

  • upholding the highest standards of rigour and integrity in all aspects of research
  • ensuring that research is conducted according to appropriate ethical, legal and professional frameworks, obligations and standards
  • supporting a research environment that is underpinned by a culture of integrity and based on good governance, best practice and support for the development of researchers
  • using transparent, timely, robust and fair processes to deal with allegations of research misconduct when they arise
  • working together to strengthen the integrity of research and to reviewing progress regularly and openly.
Universities UK (UUK) Concordat to Support Research Integrity

Research misconduct

Research misconduct policy and how to report

University Research Ethics Policy

The University of Edinburgh is committed to supporting the highest standards of research integrity in all aspects of its research.

Safeguarding in Research

The University of Edinburgh is committed to the development of a strong culture of safeguarding in research and a robust process for reporting and responding to breaches or concerns over safeguarding.

Annual Research Ethics and Integrity Reports

Links to the University of Edinburgh's annual Research Ethics and Integrity reports

Gender Equality Plan

The University of Edinburgh meets the European Commission’s Horizon Europe requirements for an organisational Gender Equality Plan (GEP) through the work of our Gender Equality Subcommittee.

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