The University is committed to undertaking high quality research in an environment of high standards of research integrity, governance and good practice.
Find out about sharing research data via the University's Research Data Repository.
Many funders now require, as part of their data policy, that a data management and sharing plan is submitted as part of each research grant application.
If your research proposal or project involves co-investigators from overseas organisations or a UK based organisation that is not a HEI, we must complete proportionate financial and capability due diligence checks.
Due diligence provides a way to mitigate potential risks (financial and reputational), share good practice and have assurance that all partners have the capacity and expertise to undertake the planned activities.
As Principle Investigators (PIs) you have an important role in facilitating the due diligence process.
Find out which materials are recognised as security-sensitive research materials.
Purpose of the Registration Process, to whom does this guidance apply and what you need to do.
Trusted Research refers to principles and policies that support the integrity of international research collaborations for UK research institutions.
If you have plans to host visitors to the University, including researchers, research students and delegations, there are some things you should consider in relation to Trusted Research.
Sanctions can affect research projects because the University may be prohibited from sharing funds, providing assistance or collaborating on research with sanctioned entities.
The UK Government has introduced The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) to protect the safety and interests of the UK by improving the understanding of activity taking place in the UK at the instruction of a foreign state or certain foreign state‑controlled organisations. The legislation requires individuals or organisations who are carrying out certain activities at the direction of a foreign power to register with the scheme.
Principal investigators and researchers must identify reasonably foreseeable risks associated with their research and control the risks so far as is reasonably practicable.
Details ethical approval review processes, including ethics review, HRA review and MoD ethics review.
Details of the Ethics Committee's role, activities, members and sub-committees.
Supply prospective participants with as much information as possible to enable them to make an informed choice about their possible involvement.