Policies
The regulatory, legal and ethical processes underpin and form an integral part of every research project be it human or animal. These processes are vital for assuring the quality and standard of research, i.e. responsible scientific enquiry. Scientific integrity is achieved through training and support for research and by ensuring that research is conducted within an appropriate regulatory, legal and ethical framework.
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This policy, named the SAMRC Policy on Research Misconduct, creates procedures for the SAMRC’s response to allegations as well as apparent occurrences of research breach and research misconduct involving researchers within the institution.
Expectations from this policy perspectives are that all persons involved in the investigation of research misconduct allegations act with integrity and are sensitive to all affected individuals’ rights to respect, confidentiality, justice and fairness.
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