Research integrity at Bond University applies to all staff and students involved in learning, teaching, and research. Everyone engaged in research has a responsibility to uphold honesty, fairness, trust, and responsibility across all stages of the research process.
Research integrity underpins the credibility and reputation of the academic community and applies across all areas of research activity, including research design, data management, authorship, publication and reporting, responsible dissemination, and the appropriate declaration and management of conflicts of interest.
Why is research integrity important?
It is essential that all researchers uphold the principles of honesty, accuracy, and integrity to ensure knowledge advances without distortion. Bond University is committed to fostering a strong culture of responsible research practice and safeguarding its reputation within the global academic community.
Research integrity ensures:
- Trust and confidence in research findings.
- Compliance with national standards and legal requirements.
- Safe and ethical conduct involving participants, animals, communities, and the environment.
- Good research culture, professionalism, and accountability.
Bond University aligns with the national framework governing responsible research in Australia, ensuring that all research is conducted to the highest ethical and professional standards.
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National Research Integrity Frameworks
- Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018)
- Managing and Investigating Potential Breaches of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
- National Topic Guides supporting the Code, including:
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Key Policies at Bond
Bond’s research integrity expectations are supported by the following policies:
What is a Breach of the Code?
A breach is a failure to meet the principles or responsibilities of the Australian Code.
Examples include:
- Poor or inconsistent data management.
- Failure to acknowledge contributions appropriately.
- Undisclosed conflicts of interest.
- Inappropriate authorship practices.
- Mismanagement or loss of research materials.
A serious breach that is intentional, reckless, or negligent may constitute research misconduct.