Research Ethics and Integrity

Research Ethics Reviews

The University of Edinburgh has a commitment to promote and facilitate the conduct of research ethics and integrity. Research Ethics Reviews processes intend to prompt the considerations of risks and responsibilities in research.

While the framework applies to any person who conducts research at the College, including research and teaching staff, undergraduate honours students, postgraduate students or visiting scholars and collaborators, it is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator (PI) to secure Ethics approval. In Schools where students might bring forward their own research proposals, they will seek Ethics approval under the guidance of their supervisors. In some cases, the research might need external approval (e.g. NHS Review Boards for human tissue research, Home Office licenses for animal research). If this is the case, the Schools will help their PIs through the process and keep a record of external reviews.

• The Schools procedure is to contact our Research Ethics Lead.
• The School's contact is: Dr Michael Cowley - Research Ethics Lead

Research Integrity

The College of Science and Engineering has a form for reporting research misconduct allegations. Further information and the reporting form can be accessed via the link below. Research integrity can be discussed and issues raised with the Integrity Officer at any time.

• College of Science & Engineering research misconduct information and reporting form.
• The School's contact is: Dr Michael Cowley - Integrity Officer

Further Information

• UK Research Integrity Office's Code of Practice for Research
• College Research Ethics and Integrity
• Research Ethics and Data Protection

Contact

If you have any questions on the School procedures, please consult our Research Ethics and Integrity Lead:

• Dr Michael Cowley - Research Ethics and Integrity Lead