Our researchers, staff and students are expected to conduct themselves and their research per the principles of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (the Code), together with supporting guides and university policy and procedures.

The Code sets out the broad principles that characterise an honest, ethical and conscientious research culture, and the responsibilities of researchers and the institution. Commitment of adherence to the Code is a prerequisite to receiving funding by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

The NHMRC provides the following guides to enhance your responsible research conduct:

• Authorship
• Management of data and information in research
• Peer review
• Disclosure of interests and management of conflicts of interest
• Supervision
• Collaborative research
• Publication and dissemination of research

Research principles and responsibilities

For more information regarding the principles and responsibilities described in the Code, chat with a Research Integrity Advisor (RIA). Alternatively, you can contact the Research Integrity Unit.

When things go wrong

At Charles Sturt University, we have clear policies to help you and our staff handle any concerns about research integrity.

Primarily, the university will follow the process set out in the Research Misconduct Procedure. The Research Misconduct Procedure is based on the Guide to Managing and Investigating Potential Breaches of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.

If you have a concern about research integrity, our dedicated web page provides a clear and confidential way to raise these issues.