Scientific integrity and good practice

Scientific integrity corresponds to a pattern of conduct in research characterised by observing and promoting the ethical and deontological principles that inspire and ensure practice that is rigorous, responsible and reliable, free from undue influences (including foreign interference and conflicts of interest).

Research staff must focus their work with honour, reliability, objectivity, impartiality and independence, open communication, due diligence, equity, and responsibility regarding future generations in science.

Good practice in research 

Good scientific practice is a set of actions and behaviours, both individual and organisational, based on the fundamental values of science, which express the principles and responsibilities associated with scientific integrity. 

Good scientific practice underpins responsible conduct in research. 

Good practice is developed through a set of guidelines, recommendations, and commitments related to the conduct of research activities.

• Guide to good practice in research at the UVigo (passed by the Governing Council on 20th March 2018) 
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• Ethical recommendations for research at the Universidade de Vigo  (gl | en)
• Data protection
• The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity
   

Good practice in doctorates

• Good practice guide for directing doctoral theses
   

Sharing good practice

Sharing and diffusing good practice in research and innovation systems contributes to strengthened collaboration, improved capacities, and the provision of increased efficiency in research and transfer activities, and also to boosting their international appeal and visibility.

• Manual for good practice in R&D&I project management (CRUE)