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(Australia) Factsheet: Research Governance (Resource: The Institute of Internal Auditors Australia | October 2020)

Posted by Dr Gary Allen in Animal Ethics, Human Research Ethics, Research Integrity on March 15, 2022
Keywords: Animal ethics, Australia, Beneficence, Bioethics, Human research ethics, Institutional responsibilities, Protection for participants

The Linked Original Item was Posted On October, 28 2020

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Why this fact sheet?
This fact sheet is designed to show in a straightforward way why research activities need specific research governance and what it might look like. Research governance would form part of an organisation’s overall corporate governance environment. The research governance model contained in this fact sheet is indicative and should be adjusted for differing research activities.

Human Research Ethics, Animal Ethics and Research Integrity should be seen as components of an institution’s research governance framework, not as separate from it.  This incredibly useful resource sheet discusses a positive approach through the lens of internal auditors.  When AHRECS has conducted desktop audits and produced blueprints for constructive change, we frequently stress the need of arrangements that are proportional to risks and ethical sensitivity.  We also observe that core of the arrangements must be to facilitate ethical and responsible research, not to police compliance. Contact us at enquiry@ahrecs.com to discuss us working with your institution.

What is corporate governance?
Corporate governance is a widely used business term that can mean different things to different people in different organisations. Its overall intention is to promote confidence with stakeholders. There is a lot written about it. But considering how widely the term corporate governance is used, it is surprising there is not more definitive information on holistic frameworks, capability maturity guidance, and the link between governance and assurance.

The governing body of an organisation is ultimately responsible for an organisation’s corporate governance. In a company, this will be the board of directors. In the public sector where there is not a board of directors, governance arrangements are implemented by the head of the organisation such as the secretary, director-general or chief executive.

The Institute of Internal Auditors in its ‘International Professional Practices Framework’ defines corporate governance as:

The combination of processes and structures implemented by the board to inform, direct, manage and monitor the activities of the organisation toward achievement of its objectives.

The first page of a fact sheet about research governance.
Factsheet: Research Governance
Why this fact sheet?
This fact sheet is designed to show in a straightforward way why research activities need specific research governance and what it might look like. Research governance would form part of an organisation’s overall corporate governance environment. The research governance model contained in this fact sheet is indicative and should be adjusted for differing research activities.

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Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes (NHMRC, et al | June 2021)

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(EU) Governance of research integrity: Options for a coordinated approach in Europe – EMBO (Sandra Bendiscioli Michele S. Garfinkel | June 2020)

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