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Research Integrity and Ethics Support

Research Integrity and Ethics Training

Research integrity training supports you to conduct research responsibly, ethically and in line with University and funder expectations. This page explains what training is available and how to access it.

Mandatory and recommended training

Complete the online Research Integrity training hosted in Minerva to understand the principles of responsible research and good research practice. Mandatory for Postgraduate Researchers and strongly recommended for all staff conducting or supporting research.

UKRIO Research Ethics Training

Specialist online courses developed by the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO), focusing on ethical challenges in research practice. Recommended for research involving people, sensitive topics or complex ethics. Click to request access on Minerva via course code 50166742.

QUEST workshop: Understanding Research Ethics

An interactive session delivered as part of the QUEST PGR Development Programme, introducing key principles of research ethics and the ethical review process at Leeds. Highly recommended for PGRs doing an ethics application.
Next session will be in the Autumn.

Content Notes for Inclusive Practice

Learn how to use content notes effectively in research and academic settings to support inclusive, respectful engagement with sensitive topics. Develop practical strategies for managing challenging discussions and supporting emotionally demanding research.

Research integrity at Leeds

Research integrity means conducting research honestly, transparently and responsibly.  The links below signpost guidance and support to help you apply these principles in practice at Leeds.

  • Policy hub (University student and staff access only): Access University policies, guidance and statements relating to research integrity.
  • Research ethics approval and Phoenix: Guidance on ethical review processes and how to apply for research ethics approval using the Phoenix system.
  • Research data management: Advice and support on planning, managing, storing and sharing research data.
  • Open Research Hub: Resources and support to help you make your research more open, transparent and reproducible.
  • Research misconduct and raising concerns: Information on recognising research misconduct, acting in good faith, and how to raise concerns through the University’s formal reporting and investigation process.

Further resources

UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) subscriber events: As a UKRIO subscriber, the University of Leeds enables staff and students to access subscriber‑only events on research integrity and good research practice.

Authorship Integrity Toolkit (UKRIO): Practical guidance and resources to support fair, transparent and responsible authorship practices throughout the research process.

Safeguarding in Research training: This course helps researchers understand how to promote welfare and protect people involved in research, including staff, students, collaborators, participants, and communities. It covers key considerations and provides guidance on identifying and mitigating risks.

Inclusive Research online training: This free course is aimed at anyone with an interest in health research, inclusivity and the research lifecycle. To access the course you will need to register for NIHR Learn, and anyone employed by the NIHR, NHS or a UK university or other publicly funded organisation conducting and supporting clinical research can do so.

UK Collaborative on Development Research (UKCDR): A group of government departments and research funders working in international development. Their vision is to accelerate global development through the power of research and knowledge. To achieve this, they have generated useful resource hubs for Equitable partnerships, Research capacity strengthening and Safeguarding.