Cambridge guidance
The University Research Ethics Committee has approved the following guidance documents relating to good research practice and research integrity:
In addition, the University Research Data Management Facility provides guidance on good practices around data management issues. This includes organising, storing and sharing of all research data and related outputs (e.g. software, code).
External guidance
This section provides links to key policies and guidance documents provided by external stakeholders relating to good research practice and research integrity.
All researchers should be aware of and work to uphold the principles set out in:
- Sharing best practice - clear and honest development for the research community through facilitated discussions about key issues, informing national and international initiatives and working to improve research culture.
The European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities (Allea), The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (2017)
2nd World Conference on Research Integrity, Singapore Statement on Research Integrity (July, 2010)
3rd World Conference on Research Integrity, Montreal Statement on Research Integrity in Cross-Boundary Research Collaborations (May, 2013)
the section on external guidance and resources on the research ethics webpage provides a detailed list of documents from Professional Associations
Education - guidance and support through publications on research practice, training activities and a comprehensive events programme
Expert guidance - confidential and expert advice and guidance on research integrity and research culture issues , as a proactive service for both institutions and individual researchers, as well as in response to requests for assistance.
* The University of Cambridge has been a subscriber to the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) since 2016. The UK Research Integrity Office is an independent advisory body, offering support to the public, researchers, and organisations to further good practice in research. It works to enhance good research practice, address mistakes, questionable practices, and fraud, and improve the culture and systems of UK research.
