Research ethics and integrity

Responsible research

Our world-class research is underpinned by our responsible and ethical conduct.

We uphold the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018) to drive a culture of fairness, transparency and accountability. We support our researchers to ensure UQ research is conducted at the highest standards.

Governance and support

The Responsible Research Management Framework Policy provides UQ's overarching framework for ensuring that research is consistent with our legal, regulatory and social obligations. This policy sets the standard for an honest, ethical and conscientious research culture.

Research Integrity Advisors

Research Integrity Advisors are academic staff appointed from each faculty and institute. They're available to provide advice on good research practice and promote the responsible conduct of research at UQ.

Ethics committees

Ethics committees assess research involving humans and animals to ensure the proposed work complies with relevant legislation and codes of practice. Ethics committees are made up of people from within and external to UQ. We welcome expressions of interest for volunteers for the human ethics and animal committees (see contact details below).

Supporting our researchers

We support our researchers to create change and have impactful careers.

Find out more about how we're supporting our researchers with training, opportunities and the latest in digital tools.

Concerns about research conduct

Researchers have an obligation and a personal responsibility to conduct their research activities in an ethical and professional manner. We take all concerns about research conduct seriously. To raise a concern or make a complaint, you can:

Contact

For general enquiries about ethics and integrity at UQ:

Current researchers, staff and students

If you're a current UQ researcher, staff member or student, you can find information about submitting ethics applications, data management and other support on Research support.