Research integrity, ethics and legal aspects
As a researcher, you are responsible for following good research practice in your research. This includes staying informed and following the rules and guidelines that apply, and ensuring that the ethical issues raised by your research are properly addressed. You can find information and guidance on different areas of research ethics under the headings on the left.
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Ethics support
Contact The ethics support function at the Office for Research, Engagement and Innovation Services if you have questions about research ethics, ethical review, ethical guidelines, good research practice and research misconduct
Legal Advice
Please contact the Division for Legal Affairs by sending in your legal questions through the Legal Advice function. Legal questions can concern, for example, copyright, the principle of public access to information and secrecy.
Personal data and data protection
Contact the data protection officer when you have questions about personal data.
License permit office
The Nagoya Protocol and the EU-ABS regulation
If you consider that your research may fall within the scope of the Nagoya Protocol and the ABS Regulation, that a declaration of due diligence needs to be submitted or if you have questions, please contact the Office for Research, Engagement and Innovation Services for support.
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