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"AI, Large Language Models, and the Responsible Conduct of Research at 91̽��": This document outlines 91̽��’s position on the use of Generative AI in Research – which includes ChatGPT.�� This document was released in March 2024.

offers a range of resources to assist researchers in their and academic endeavours, including discipline specific resources and . Of general relevance to responsible research conduct are guides on , and . The Library can help researchers assess whether a journal engages in and provide advice on matters to consider before submitting a manuscript to a publisher.

provides extensive information to assist researchers. To support 91̽��’s commitment to creating and maintaining an environment that promotes responsible research conduct, the Division of Research & Enterprise at 91̽�� offers a range of core courses and professional development opportunities to enhance the capabilities of 91̽�� researchers.

This training for researchers develops their skills, knowledge and understanding��of their obligations when undertaking research.

offers specialised training in human ethics, animal ethics, export controls, radiation safety, poisons, and gene technology.

offers research data management training for researchers. ��is foundational to research best practice and protects a researcher’s work and reputation.

Here we offer a selection of external resources focusing on research integrity and responsible research conduct. This material forms part of a resource toolkit for researchers to use and consider in their research endeavours.

has developed a simple checklist called the . The stated goal of the QuOCCA is “to support researchers to conduct more open, rigorous and reproducible science, and to allow institutes and institutions to evaluate the quality of their research output” (NeuRA 2024). The QuOCCA offers a valuable tool for researchers in their assessment of peer-reviewed research papers and as a self-assessment tool for their own research.

The was established “to start, scale, and sustain open research practices that will democratize access to research, improve inclusion of all stakeholders, enhance accountability to research integrity, facilitate the self-corrective process of science, expand transparency and sharing of all research content, and improve research rigor and reproducibility” (COS 2024). COS offers a wide range of resources, training material, events, webinars and tutorials. COS has been working on various projects including several focusing on reproducibility. COS maintains the����to help researchers conduct research more rigorously and manage and share their work more openly.

was formed to promote integrity in scholarly research and its publication. COPE provides advice, guidance, education and events to all people involved in publication ethics, from authors and universities to editors and publishers. COPE offers extensive information on its website. This includes seminars, webinars and written material in the form of flowcharts, discussion documents and guidelines. The various themes covered in this material includes authorship disputes, ethics, handling misconduct, artificial intelligence, paper mills, predatory journals, image manipulation, peer review and post publication corrections.

is the U.S. government department responsible for developing policies & procedures��to promote responsible conduct of research and reviewing & monitoring research misconduct investigations. Despite certain regulatory differences between the US and Australia, the ORI website offers useful case examples and interactive videos. and are interactive training videos that highlight research integrity principles and decision making in real life settings. ORI’s also present concise information on research misconduct and the responsible conduct of research.

At 91̽�� the following policy documents provide advice regarding research integrity: the��Code of Conduct and Values, the����and the��Complaints Management and Investigations Policy and Procedure.

For complaints submitted prior to 17 May 2024, please refer to the relevant Research Code of Conduct.��

For complaints submitted prior to 12 February 2024, please refer to the relevant��91̽�� Research Misconduct Procedure.��

At 91̽��, the other most frequently used policies and procedures with relevance to research integrity and responsible research conduct are listed below. For all other 91̽�� policies please visit the��91̽�� Governance Support Website.

The ��and the provide a range of practical guidelines, tools and advice to support responsible and ethical research in Australia.

The��Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, the��National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research��and the��Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes 8th edition provide a framework for the conduct of all research in Australia.

Here are copies of the key national codes, policies and guidelines:

• Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018 (Australian Code)
• National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2023)
• Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes 8th edition (updated 2021)
• Ethical conduct in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities: Guidelines for researchers and stakeholders
• Guide to Managing and Investigating Potential Breaches of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
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• A range of guides on specific topics have been developed to support institutions and researchers comply with the Australian Code:
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  • Authorship
  • Management of Data and Information in Research
  • Peer Review
  • Disclosure of Interests and Management of Conflicts of Interest
  • Research Supervision
  • Collaborative Research
  • Publication and Dissemination of Research
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• ARC Research Integrity Policy
• NHMRC Research Integrity and Misconduct Policy

From time to time the University may issue public statements related to the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).

• Group of Eight (Go8) Statement on the use of animals in research
• Professor Levon Khachigian