Responsible Conduct of Research - Research Integrity and Ethics in Georgian Universities (ETHICS)

The aim of the national structural reform project is to launch a systemic improvement intervention to improve the quality of University and Research-Performing Organizations

(RPOs) research through launching measures to adhere to the foundations of high-quality research and excellence.

Its specific objectives are to introduce the mechanisms of ensuring research ethics, research integrity and good faith for researchers and within advanced level study programs, and in the accreditation standards of doctoral programs to enhance the standards of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) – Ethics and Integrity supported by appropriate national and institutional policies and processes that help avoid cases of scientific work lacking originality.

The planned activities include:

(a) Policy Change and Capacity Building of Experts in Accreditation of Doctoral Programs,
(b) Creation of Research Integrity Module/MOOC,
(c) Training of Researchers and Research Support [INTEGRITY] Officers,
(d) Elaboration of University Research Integrity, Policies, Ethics, and Resources,
(e) The Research Integrity Ethics Board,
(f) Development of Academic Support and Research Integrity Services for Supportive Environment for Researchers/Doctoral Students, and (g)Enhancement of Responsible Science Communication in Georgian universities.

Project Coordinator: Ilia State University

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