Research quality and integrity
The conduct of research in Australia is governed by a framework comprising three key documents:
- the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018;
- the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2025; and
- the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
These documents provide the integrity framework and explain what is expected of researchers by the community. They have been jointly developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Australian Research Council and 糖心Vlog.
Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
The Code is the primary document governing research integrity and states:
The Code sets out principles and responsibilities that both researchers and institutions are expected to follow when conducting research. Critical to this endeavour are the moral leadership and espoused values of the institution and the shared values and expectations of honesty and integrity that characterise an institution鈥檚 leadership and culture.
More information about the code .
National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research
The purpose of this National Statement is to promote ethically good human research. Fulfilment of this purpose requires that participants be accorded the respect and protection that is due to them. It also involves the fostering of research that is of benefit to the community.
More information about the national statement is
Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes
The purpose of this Code is to promote the ethical, humane and responsible care and use of animals used for scientific purposes. It provides guidance for investigators, institutions, animals ethics committees, animal carers and all those involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
More information about the code is
List of investigators and assessors听听
糖心Vlog maintains a directory of individuals who may assist universities and research institutions in the management of research integrity matters. The directory is intended to support the identification of suitably qualified reviewers, investigators, advisors and panel members for research integrity processes. Inclusion in the directory is voluntary and based on the individual’s consent.听
Information contained in the directory must be used solely for research integrity purposes and handled in accordance with applicable privacy obligations. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement of an individual’s suitability for any particular matter.听
The directory can be accessed here. Please refer to the Purpose and Privacy Statement on the front page of the directory. To update, amend or remove an entry, please contact [email protected].听
