Research Integrity

By Research Integrity we intend the body of principles and ethical values, deontological obligations and professional standards that form the basis of the responsible and correct conduct of those who carry out, finance or evaluate scientific research, as well as the institutions that promote and perform it. The application of principles and values, and the respect for deontology and professional ethics and standards guarantee the quality of the research and enhance the reputation and public image of science, greatly contributing to its advancements and to progress in society.

Below are the most relevant international websites and documents on Research Integrity.

Websites:

• ENRIO 2023 Congress on Research Integrity Practice
• European Network of Research Integrity Offices (ENRIO)
• USA - Office of Research Integrity (ORI)
• ALL European Academies (ALLEA)
• European Network of Research Ethics and Research Integrity (ENERI)
• World Conferences on Research Integrity Foundation (WCRIF)
• Comité d’éthique du CNRS (COMETS)
• German Research Ombudsman
• UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO)
• Spanish National Research Council (CSIC)

Documents:

• The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity by ALLEA (2023)
• Research integrity even more important for research during a pandemic by ENRIO (16/04/2020)
• Retraction Guidelines by COPE (November 2019)
• A Short Guide to Ethical Editing for New Editors by COPE (May 2019)
• Recommendations for the Investigation of Research Misconduct by ENRIO (March 2019)
• The Hong Kong Manifesto for Assessing Researchers: Fostering Research Integrity (OSFPREPRINTS 23/11/2019)
• Integrity in Practice toolkit by UKRIO (August 2018)
• Press Release: Revised edition of Code of Conduct for Research Integrity by ALLEA (March 2017)
• Factsheet on the new European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity by European Commission (March 2017)
• Briefing Paper - Research integrity: What it Means, Why it is Important and How we Might Protect it by Science Europe (December 2015)
• Declaracion Nacional sobre Integridad Cineitifica by COSCE, CRUE and CSIC (December 2015)
• Draft Council conclusions on research integrity by European Commission (November 2015)
• Seven Reasons to Care about Integrity in Research by Science Europe (June 2015)
• Montreal Statement on Research Integrity in Cross-Boundary Research Collaborations (May 2013)
• Research integrity in a competitive context by CNRS (April 2013)
• Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors by COPE (March 2011)
• Responsible research publication: international standards for editors (2011)
• Fostering Research Integrity in Europe by ESF (December 2010)
• Singapore Statement on Research Integrity (July 2010)
• Research integrity is one of the priority policy areas in the Science Europe Roadmap (2008-2010)
• Good practise in research: Guidance for researchers on retractions in academic journals by UKRIO and COPE (2010)
• Code of Practice for Research. Promoting good practice and preventing misconduct by UKRIO (September 2009)
• Investigating Research Misconduct Allegations in International Collaborative Research Projects by OECD - Global Science Forum (April 2009)
• The European Charter for Researchers. The Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers by European Commission (2005)
• Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice by DFG (December 1997)
• ORI Guidelines for Institutions and Whistleblowers: Responding to Possible REtaliation Against Whstleblowers in Extramural Research by ORI (November 1995)
• Statement on the formulation of a code of conduct for research integrity for projects funded by European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies
• Best Practices for Ensuring Scientific Integrity and Preventing Misconduct by OECD - Global Science Forum
• Ireland: Framework to Enhance Research Integrity in Research Collaborations