Research Integrity

The Code

• Establishing a responsible research environment is the most effective way of preventing research misconduct and other breaches of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018 ('the Code'). 

Metro South Research Integrity Advisor/s

• Metro South Research Integrity Advisors are able to advise an employee, member of the community or a participant who is unsure about a research conduct issue and may be considering whether to make an allegation or a complaint about research.
• The Research Integrity Advisor will explain the options open to the person considering, making, or having made an allegation. These options include:
  • referring the matter directly to the person against whom the allegation is being made
  • not proceeding or withdrawing the allegation if discussion resolves the concerns
  • referring the allegation to a person in a supervisory capacity for resolution at the local or departmental level
  • making an allegation of research misconduct in writing to the Metro South Research Designated Office/r.
  • The Research Integrity Advisor does not extend to investigation or assessment of the allegation.

Designated Office/r

• In accordance with the Code responsibilities of the Designated Officer has been allocated to an appropriate office/r within Metro South Health.
• View the Research Complaints and Misconduct Procedure and Research Integrity Procedure for more information.