Research Governance

Research Governance

This page provides key information relating to the research ethics and governance arrangements in place across the University.

It includes the University of Aberdeen Research Governance Handbook and provides information and direction to research staff and students on key issues in this area, including ethical review, unacceptable research conduct and training in research integrity and ethics & governance.

All stakeholders in research should be familiar with the University Handbook for Research Governance and the information contained on this page.

All research staff and students should be aware of the UKRIO Recommended Checklist for Researchers . Developed by the UK Research Integrity Office, this lists the key points of good practice for all research projects and is applicable to all subject areas. More detailed guidance is available in the UKRIO Code of Practice for Research .

For research staff and students seeking more information in relation to clinical research, please visit the following link: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/medical/researchgovernance/clinicalresearch/ .