Research policies and codes of practice

The University of York gives equal weight to its teaching and research missions, and they are more closely integrated at York than in many universities. We expect both to be undertaken to very high standards and consequently have commitments to provide an environment and the facilities in which world-class research can be undertaken. The documents here set out that commitment in detail.

Key policies

• Research Strategy
  Our vision is that York should provide a home for some of the best research in the world, and be regarded as one of the best places worldwide to do research.
• Code of practice on research integrity
  Lays out the foundations for the proper conduct of research, the standards expected by the University, and responsibilities for upholding these standards.
• Code of practice and principles for good ethical governance
  Articulates a framework of principles and standards to help identify and address ethical considerations and sets out the procedures for ethical review wherever such considerations have been identified.
• Research Data Management Policy
  Sets out principles, guidance and responsibilities in relation to the effective and compliant management of research data.
• Policy and procedure for the investigation of allegations of research misconduct
  Sets out a definition of research misconduct and the policy and procedure for dealing with allegations.
• Policy on carbon offsetting (PDF , 63kb)
  Sets out the steps the university will take to reduce its carbon emissions to zero and where carbon offsetting will be used to minimise the university's climate change impact.
  • Guidance on carbon offsetting policy (PDF , 63kb)
  • Travel carbon calculator (MS Excel , 139kb)

Supporting policies

• Policy for clinical research
  Outlines the requirements for staff undertaking clinical research.
• Research Reputation and Social Responsibility Framework
• Policy on work with outside bodies
  Guidance for staff providing consultancy to outside bodies.
• Research Publications and Open Access Policy
  Provides information on the University’s approach to open access for research publications, including expectations for staff publishing their research.
• Policy for research evaluation using quantitative data
  Provides guidance for the use of quantitative data and metrics in research evaluation.
• Policy on staff groups seeking to engage with research activities
  Provides guidance as to how members of staff can seek approval for inclusion in research activity.
• Policy on payments to research participants
  Provides guidance for paying individuals for their involvement with and contribution to research.
  Policy decision matrix and payment guide
  Policy information sheet and checklist
  Policy payment guidance

Guidance and statements

• Guidance on ethics governance requirements for research conducted outside the UK
  Signposts information to assist in the conduct of research outside the UK, as well as noting how ethics should be approached in such circumstances.
• Guidance on Impact, Ethics and Data Protection (PDF , 94kb)
  Provides guidance on ethics and data protection requirements for impact activities and impact evidence collection.
• Statement on safeguarding in research (PDF , 558kb)
  Advises researchers on the steps to take when considering safeguarding in their research.
• Guidance on good practice for conducting research while working from home (PDF , 52kb) 
  Outlines areas of consideration and possible mitigation measures when conducting research from home.
• Guidelines for the use of social media data in research
  Provides information as to how social media data can be used ethically and effectively in research.
• Statement on research performance expectations
  Indicates how performance issues in research are handled at the University.
• Guidance on handling external policy developments relating to research
  Identifies a clear approach for communicating, discussing and responding to significant external policy developments relating to research.
• Guidance on appropriate routes for consultation and engagement
  Outlines the core principles for the passage of research-related business through the University’s core research governance and support structures.
• Guidance on processes for the allocation of internal funding for research and impact
  Provides guidance on factors to consider when designing processes to support the allocation of internal funding for research and impact.
• Guidelines on the use of social media for communication and dissemination
  Provides guidance as to how to most effectively use social media to communicate and disseminate research.
• Concordat to support the career development of researchers (internal users only)
  The University’s response to this national Concordat.

Relevant policies from across the institution

• Anti-bribery policy
• Anti-money laundering policy
• Speak Up (Whistleblowing) policy and procedure
• Travel and expenses policy