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Procedure for the Investigation of Misconduct in Research
Procedure for the Investigation of Misconduct in Research

Designed as a template which can be adopted by research organisations or used to inform the development of their own processes, the Procedure is a step-by-step manual for investigating misconduct in research, applicable to all subject areas and suitable for all organisations engaged in research – universities, NHS organisations, private sector bodies and charities.

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Research misconduct flow chart.
Research misconduct flow chart.

A flow chart demonstrating the process of UKRIO's research misconduct procedure.

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A short guide to research misconduct
A short guide to research misconduct

This guide aims to give useful information on allegations of research misconduct and research misconduct procedures, for anyone who has made an allegation or is considering doing so, who is subject to an allegation, or who is relatively new to research misconduct such as early-career researchers, journalists, or the public.

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Reporting research misconduct. When, how and to whom.
Reporting research misconduct. When, how and to whom.

This guide, alongside our short guide to misconduct investigations, will support you in reporting suspected research misconduct and questionable research practices (QRPs) to institutions, publishers, and elsewhere, and to let you know what to expect from the process.

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Research misconduct reporting checklist.
Research misconduct reporting checklist.

A list of questions to ask yourself when reporting potential research misconduct (in the UK).

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Misconduct in Biomedical Research: Inappropriate Image Duplications.
Misconduct in Biomedical Research: Inappropriate Image Duplications.

Dr Elisabeth Bik,Science Integrity Consultant, talks about her work related to detecting inappropriate image duplications.

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Case Study 1: Authorship/Research Misconduct for trainees
Case Study 1: Authorship/Research Misconduct for trainees

When an authorship dispute is more than it seems. This case study version is for trainees.

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Case Study 1: Authorship/Research Misconduct for trainees
Case Study 1: Authorship/Research Misconduct for trainees

When an authorship dispute is more than it seems. This case study version is for trainers.

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Case study 2: Research misconduct for trainees.
Case study 2: Research misconduct for trainees.

Is it research misconduct? This case study version is for trainees.

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Case study 2: Research misconduct for trainers.
Case study 2: Research misconduct for trainers.

Is it research misconduct? This case study version is for trainers.

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Case study 4: Research misconduct for trainees in STEM disciplines.
Case study 4: Research misconduct for trainees in STEM disciplines.

Is it poor supervision or research misconduct? This case study version is for trainees.

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Case study 4: Research misconduct for trainers. STEM focus.
Case study 4: Research misconduct for trainers. STEM focus.

Is it poor supervision or research misconduct? This case study version is for trainers.

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Summary of responses on the revised research misconduct procedure.
Summary of responses on the revised research misconduct procedure.

Model research misconduct procedure 2023 - summary of responses and change made following a survey on the draft procedure in May 2022. 

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