Resources

Quick links

Provides essential contact information and links for key research ethics offices, policies, and reporting mechanisms at UCSD.

Authorship

Covers guidelines, criteria, and best practices for determining authorship credit in research publications, including dispute resolution resources.

Reporting questionable research practices

Outlines definitions of research misconduct (fabrication, falsification, plagiarism) and procedures for reporting suspected violations.

Whistleblowing

Explains the process and protections for individuals reporting research misconduct or improper governmental activities.

Ethical Guidelines for Research

Defines research ethics broadly and discusses fundamental distinctions between moral claims, legal requirements, and different levels of ethical questions.

Mentee Resources

Describes the importance of mentoring relationships in research and outlines the three domains of mentoring: scientific, professional, and personal

Administrative Procedures & Compliance Guidelines

Focuses on conflicts of interest in research, including financial conflicts and institutional procedures for managing them.

Policies and Guidelines

Provides a comprehensive overview of research policies and their role in maintaining institutional integrity and compliance.

Effective Research Team Management Resources

Offers guidance on managing research teams effectively, including strategic planning, communication, and resource allocation.

Conflict Resolution and Interpersonal Communication Strategies

Presents frameworks and techniques for preventing and resolving conflicts in research environments.

Mentoring Best Practices & Resources

Explores the definition and importance of mentoring in research, covering scientific, professional, and personal mentoring domains.

Integrating Ethics into the Curriculum (Lesson Plans & Case Studies)

Provides tools and activities for teaching research ethics, including case study analysis methods and classroom activities.

Classroom & Lab Conflict Resolution Techniques

Offers specific strategies for managing conflicts in educational and laboratory settings with structured approaches to resolution.

Training Modules for Ethical Decision-Making

Contains materials and resources for teaching research ethics online and in workshops, including specific course resources.

Study Design Guides and Templates

Introduces ReCODE Health as a resource for digital health research support and mentions proposal support templates.

Data Management and AI Tools

Covers HIPAA-compliant AI tools, data management best practices, recordkeeping requirements, and sharing policies.

Data Analysis Support

Provides guidance on both quantitative and qualitative analysis methods, including statistical techniques and software tools.

Guides for Integrating Technology in Research

Discusses digital transformation in research, including automation, data management systems, and sustainable technology adoption.

Public Engagement & Research Communication Tools

Explores strategies for communicating research to public audiences and building engagement through various digital and traditional methods.

Campus Research Ethics Centers

The following related programs provide opportunities to become more involved in campus and community-wide discussions on various topics in research ethics.

Institute for Practical Ethics (IPE)

By leveraging the unique strengths of UC San Diego in the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences, the goal of the Institute for Practical Ethics is to become a leading voice on the ethics and social impact of cutting edge science.

Jacobs School of Engineering Research Ethics

In 2020, the Jacobs School of Engineering (JSOE) launched a new Research Ethics Initiative to promote research ethics awareness and conversations in the JSOE.

The Center for Ethics in Science and Technology (STEC)

The Center of Ethics in Science and Technology holds community engagement events to bring the public and scientists together to explore ethical challenges and solutions for diverse topics in science and technology.

ReCODE Health

ReCODE Health is here to support researchers, developers, participants and institutions to conduct digital health research.

National Research Ethics Resources

• Resources for Research Ethics Education, UC San Diego
• Ethics Education Library, Illinois Institute of Technology
• National Center for Professional & Research Ethics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Research, National Academy of Engineering
• Responsible Conduct of Research for Postdocs, National Postdoctoral Association
• Project for Scholarly Integrity, Council of Graduate Schools
• Office of Research Integrity, ORI