The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2007 (the Code) is Australia’s premier research standard. It was developed by the government agencies that fund the majority of research in Australia, namely the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Australian Research Council, in collaboration with the peak body representing Australian universities (Universities Australia). The Code guides institutions and researchers in responsible research practices and promotes research integrity. The Code has broad relevance across all research disciplines.
The Code is currently under review.
A new approach for the Code has been proposed, informed by extensive consultation with the research sector and advice from expert committees. The Code has been streamlined into a principles-based document and will be supported by guides that provide advice about implementation, such as the first Guide to investigating and managing potential breaches of the Code.
NHMRC, ARC and UA recognise the importance of engaging with the Australian community, including research institutions, researchers, other funding bodies, academies and the public, to ensure the principles-based Code and supporting guides are relevant and practical. A public consultation strategy is an important part of any NHMRC recommendation or guideline development process.
As such, NHMRC on behalf of ARC and UA invites all interested persons to provide comments on the review. A webinar was held on 29 November 2016 to explain the new approach to the Code. You are invited to view this webinar (see link below) and can participate in the public consultation process by visiting the NHMRC Public Consultation website. Submissions close on 28 February 2017.
Further information on the review can be found here.
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NHMRC (2017, 20 January) Review of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research. Research Ethics Monthly. Retrieved from:
https://ahrecs.com/research-integrity/review-australian-code-responsible-conduct-research
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