Guidelines and Rules for Responsible Research Practice

The University of Adelaide's Responsible Conduct of Research Policy was formally approved by the Vice-Chancellor & President on 14 August 2009. This Policy applies to all staff, students and affiliates of the University of Adelaide who are involved in research practice associated with the University. Compliance with the code is a prerequisite for receipt of National Health and Medical Research Council and Australian Research Council funding.

The Policy formally adopts the principles embodied in the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (the Code) and needs to be read in conjunction with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2007).

The code was jointly developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), The Australian Research Council (ARC) and Universities Australia. The Code has broad relevance across all research disciplines. It replaces the joint NHMRC/AVCC Statement and Guidelines on Research Practices (1997).

For further information contact Simon Brennan, Director, Research Branch at simon.brennan@adelaide.edu.au or 08 830 35551.