External Resources

Good practice at subject discipline level is defined in professional codes and guidelines. This can be found under Research Integrity webpage.

Most major funders have produced good research practice guidelines, including UKRI and the Wellcome Trust. 

The MRC provides free access to training on good research practice, including working with human tissue and data protection. Registration is required to access materials. 

E-learning modules include working with human tissue, mental capacity, medical devices and the design of clinical trials. Registration is required to access materials. 

Some international universities have developed short Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) which provide an introduction to research integrity and ethics. Including the University of Auckland, Georgetown University and the University of Delft. 

A range of guidance materials and webinar recordings are available to view online including:

• An Introduction to Research Integrity and Research Ethics.
• Research involving animals webinar
• Good Practice in internet mediated research best practice guidelines
• Co-production and stakeholder involvement in research webinar
• Social Media and Ethics webinar
• Data Sharing and Ethics webinar
• Research Integrity Checklist for Researchers downloadable tool to support self-assessment 
• Open Research for Early Career Researchers webinar
• Good Research Practice from publishers' perspective webinar
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Research Environment
• Authorship Integrity Toolkit 

As a member of UKRIO we currently have access to three dedicated courses, each focusing on a different aspect of research ethics and accessible individually.

1. The ethics of research involving human participants: an introduction
   A four-module foundation exploring how ethical standards in research have evolved, why they matter, and how they guide responsible research from conception to dissemination.
2. Navigating the complexity, risks, and benefits of emotionally challenging or sensitive research
   A course examining the ethical complexities of emotionally challenging or sensitive research, with a focus on risks and benefits for both participants and researchers.
3. Research with children and young people
   A course providing guidance on conducting research with children, focusing on ethical responsibilities and safeguarding considerations.

Information about forthcoming webinars are usually circulated locally in advance. Additional resources are available via UKRIO.

Guidance on security sensitive research.