Research ethics and integrity
The University of Stirling is committed to the highest possible ethical standards. We promote a culture of best practice and integrity in all our research through the core values of honesty, rigour, open communication, care, and respect. To safeguard the interests of researchers, participants and funding bodies, research within the University only proceeds after strict scrutiny by one of our three internal Research Ethics Panels.
Read more about the research values we hold to in The Concordat to Support Research Integrity.
Upholding ethical standards
Animal research at the University of Stirling
As part of every research project we undertake, we ensure the highest possible care and ethical standards, promoting a culture of best practice.
NHS, Invasive or Clinical Research (NICR)
Governing any health/patient research requiring approval by the NHS Research Ethics Committee and/or taking place with NHS staff, patients or on NHS premises.
General University Ethics Panel (GUEP)
The GUEP considers most research proposals which do not involve animals, require approval by the NHS Research Ethics Committee or involve physically invasive procedures or intrusive interventions on human participants.
Epigeum Online Ethics Training
Research Ethics in Practice is a self-paced, practical guide exploring working with human participants, approvals, confidentiality, consent, data management, working ethically in challenging
How to access
All undergraduate students and postgraduate taught can access the training resources via the internal student Ethics Review Manager webpage.
Postgraduate researchers and research active staff can access the resources via the appropriate IAS Canvas module.
UKRIO Introduction to Research Integrity Training
UKRIO’s Introduction to Research Integrity is an online self-paced four-module course which offers a strong foundation in research integrity principles and practical guidance on applying them in everyday research practice. Content includes topics on research ethics, conflicts of interest, data management, authorship, and AI.
How to access
This training is available to PGRs, academics and research professionals. Complete our research integrity expression of interest form to receive a link to the training.
Research governance
Find out how our structure promotes a culture of research integrity.
Dissertations
Every student dissertation should be considered for ethical implications.
Contact us
If you have a general question about our ethics policies and procedures, please get in touch.