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Introduction to good practice in research
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At the start of the research, provide student with information about University resources available. |
An introduction to the responsible conduct of research
Research Integrity Online – an online introductory course. Choose one from five discipline-based courses
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| University Academic Integrity in Research: Code of Practice and Procedure |
Discuss the University’s code and what this means in practice for researchers. |
University code of practice
Research integrity and ethics – links to the University’s relevant policies, procedures and guidance
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| Subject-specific and local policies/guidelines |
Discuss any relevant discipline-specific, funder-specific (eg UKRI) or professional codes of conduct, particularly as they work in practice.
Provide student with any external funding terms and conditions.
Provide student with any faculty, departmental or divisional policy documents relating to the conduct of his/her research.
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RCUK Policy and Guidelines on Governance of Good Research Conduct
UK research funders’ Concordat to support research integrity (PDF)
MRC, Good research practice: principles and guidelines
Wellcome Trust, Guidelines on good research practice
ESRC, Framework for Research Ethics |
| Authorship |
Discuss, in general, requirements for a person to be listed as an author of a publication.
Discuss what the publication strategy will be for the student’s project, including criteria for authorship.
Ensure that student is aware of the authorship practices within their own discipline and any guidelines set by the journals in which they hope to publish.
Discuss authorship throughout the project, especially prior to work being prepared or submitted for publication. Agree on authorship and attribution for each publication. |
Publication and authorship – University guidance
Open Access at Oxford – guidance for researchers
Plagiarism – what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid unintentional plagiarism
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| Conflict of interest |
Discuss with the student the concept of 'conflict of interest’ in research.
Provide student with copy of University’s policy and discuss how any potential conflicts associated with their research might be declared and managed.
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University guidance on conflict of interest
University policy on conflict of interest
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| Ethical and legal requirements |
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Research involving animals
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If the student’s research will use animals, discuss the University’s procedures for ethical review. |
Introduction to animal research at the University
Policy on the Use of Animals in Scientific Research
Ethical review process – Biomedical Services
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| Research involving human participants or personal data |
If the student’s research involves human participants or personal data or materials, discuss the University’s procedures for ethical review. |
Policy on the ethical conduct of research involving human participants and personal data
(an introduction leaflet)
Process for seeking ethical review of such research
Clinical Trials and Research Governance
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| Licences and permissions |
Discuss whether any licences and permissions are required before the research project commences (including any relevant training which might be necessary):
- import or export licences for materials
- licences to use certain materials
- agreements necessary to use materials, for example through a material transfer agreement (MTA)
- permissions from communities or government agencies
NB: This should include projects involving fieldwork overseas.
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Material transfer agreements
Nagoya Protocol guidance
Export control guidance
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| Research data and records management |
Discuss how research data and records generated will be collected, stored, and managed.
Consider the following general areas:
- where these will be stored and how they will be identified
- how to keep data and records secure and protected from damage/destruction
- accessibility
- confidentiality/privacy issues, including Data Protection Act requirements
- archival/long-term value.
Other areas may specifically apply:
- If the research is externally funded, are there terms and conditions relating to how data is collected and stored?
- laboratory notebooks
- research involving human participants (including consent forms, questionnaires).
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Research Data Management
University policy on management of research data and records
Research funder requirements
University policy on Data Protection
Information Security – guidance and policy
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| Intellectual property |
Discuss what intellectual property (IP) may be generated in the course of the project.
How this can be protected/exploited. |
Intellectual property
Oxford University Innovation - Information for Oxford Researchers
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| Health and safety |
Ensure the student has completed a local health and safety induction and is aware of:
- who the relevant health and safety representatives are
- emergency procedures, particularly fire, first aid and incident reporting
- supervisory arrangements, particularly for out of hours or lone working.
- safeguarding code of practice
Discuss health and safety issues specific to the student’s research, eg laboratory safety, fieldwork, overseas travel etc. Ensure risk assessments covering the hazards they are likely to encounter are discussed or completed.
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Supervisors’ responsibilities
Health and safety induction training, including safety in fieldwork
Further health and safety training
Safeguarding ‘at risk’ adults and children
Fieldwork guidance (Social Sciences Division)
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| Advice and concerns about research conduct |
Discuss where advice may be sought and the procedures for dealing with queries, concerns or complaints about the research. |
Research misconduct – University guidance |
| Skills training and professional development |
Discuss with student any further training needs related to the research and professional development more generally. |
Support for researchers – gateway to services available
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| Supervisory meetings |
Discuss how regularly to meet and set up meetings. |
University of Oxford - Research supervision – general information
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| Mentoring |
Discuss with student whether working with a mentor would be useful.
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Mentoring – Oxford Learning Institute |
