The university Senate has adopted policies and procedures to support the responsible conduct of research at UCT, and is the paramount authority for matters of research integrity at UCT. UCT has a framework of policies for the responsible conduct of research that governs research at the university.

The framework and its policies are designed to:

  • promote ethical research conduct
  • promote integrity in research and related relationships
  • provide procedures to guide decision-makers or those who wish to raise concerns.

 

Policies for download:

 

Policy Summary and Awareness Videos

The videos below summarise and explain some of the policies listed above. More videos are in production and will be added as they become available.

UCT Policy for Responsible Conduct of Research

 

UCT Policy and SOP: Ethics Clearance and Permission to Engage UCT Staff and/or Students or their Data in Research (for internal, UCT users)

 

UCT Policy and SOP: Ethics Clearance and Permission to Engage UCT Staff and/or Students or their Data in Research (for external, non-UCT users)

 

For more information on research integrity contact the Office of Research Integrity