University of Tasmania, Australia

The Responsible Conduct of Research

The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research

The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (323.3KB) was endorsed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australian Research Council (ARC) and Universities Australia in 2007. The purpose of the Code is to promote integrity in research in universities and other public sector research institutions. The Code provides guidance to institutions and researchers in responsible research practice, and describes a framework for managing breaches of the Code.

Australian Code Steering Committee

The University of Tasmania has established a Steering Committee to conduct a review of the University’s research policies, procedures and processes in relation to the Code’s requirements. The Steering Committee will meet on a monthly basis throughout 2011 to revise, develop and implement a suite of policies and a research governance framework which comply with the Code and suits the individual needs of the University community.

Australian Codes Steering Committe Terms of Reference

Responsible Conduct of Research at UTAS

The UTAS Responsible Research Framework provides an overview of the Code’s requirements and information on the University’s policies, procedures and guidelines related to the responsible conduct of research.

Research Integrity Advisers

Under the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, the University is required to appoint research integrity advisers (R.I.As). UTAS has appointed 16 experienced academics from across the University with a broad range of knowledge and experience. R.I.As are appointed to provide advice to researchers, staff and students about all aspects of research integrity. Greater detail about how  R.I.As can help you may be found on the Research Integrity Advisers' page.