Research Integrity & Ethics at Illinois
- Policies from the Office for the Protection of Research SubjectsAll research involving human subjects that is conducted at or sponsored by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, whether funded or unfunded, and whether conducted by Illinois faculty or others, must comply with applicable policies for the protection of human subjects.
Research Ethics Basics
- Ethical oversightEthical oversight should include, but is not limited to, policies on consent to publication, publication on vulnerable populations, ethical conduct of research using animals, ethical conduct of research using human subjects, handling confidential data and ethical business/marketing practices
Research Ethics from NIH Bookshelf
- An Examination of Emerging Bioethical Issues in Biomedical ResearchProceedings of a Workshop
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Board on Health Sciences Policy; Editors: Sarah H. Beachy, Rapporteur, Theresa Wizemann, Rapporteur, Kelly Choi, Rapporteur, Meredith Hackmann, Rapporteur, and Siobhan Addie, Rapporteur. - Fostering Integrity in ResearchNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Policy and Global Affairs; Committee on Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Public Policy; Committee on Responsible Science.
Best Practices Checklist for Researchers
Research Integrity
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Maintain high standards in own work.
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Understand policies.
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Raise questions and problems promptly and professionally.
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Strive to be a generous and collegial colleague.
Data Handling
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Develop data management and sharing plan at the outset of a project.
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Incorporate appropriate data management expertise in the project team.
- Understand and follow data collection, management, and sharing standards, policies, and regulations of the discipline, institution, funder, journal, and relevant government agencies.
Authorship and Communication
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Ensure that general and disciplinary standards are followed for research publications.
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Acknowledge the roles and contributions of authors.
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Be transparent when communicating with all audiences.
Mentoring and Supervision
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Model and instruct on research best practices.
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Regularly check work of subordinates and ensure adherence to best practices.
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Clarify expectations..
Peer Review
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Provide complete and timely review.
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Disclose conflicts, and eliminate or manage them as appropriate.
Research Compliance
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Protect human subjects and laboratory animals.
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Follow environmental and other safety regulations.
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Do not engage in misuse.
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Disclose and manage conflicts of interest.
From: 9, Identifying and Promoting Best Practices for Research Integrity
Fostering Integrity in Research.
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Policy and Global Affairs; Committee on Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Public Policy; Committee on Responsible Science.
Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 2017 Apr 11.