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UKRI policy on the governance of good research practice

Policy on the governance of good research practice to support best practice in managing research and research misconduct allegations for UKRI-funded activities.

• From: UKRI
• Published: 31 March 2022
• Last updated: 1 April 2026 - see all updates

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Policy on the governance of good research practice

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UKRI guidance for research organisations on the investigation of research misconduct

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This is the revised UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) governance of good research practice policy replacing the Research Councils UK policy on the governance of good research conduct.

The policy aims to set out UKRI expectations to organisations. To have in place policies and activities that support a positive environment within which all individuals involved in the research process can discuss, adopt and develop good research practice.

This guidance should be read alongside the UKRI policy on the governance of good research practice. This will support organisations to have fair, transparent and robust policies and procedures in place to enable them to respond to and address incidents of research misconduct.

Updates

• 1 April 2026
  Policy document updated.
• 1 April 2025
  Policy and guidance documents updated.
• 2 April 2024
  Policy document updated.
• 1 June 2023
  Guidance for research organisations document updated.