Complaint about the conduct of a UniSQ researcher
UniSQ researchers must conduct research in accordance with the principles and responsibilities outlined in the University’s Research Code of Conduct Policy and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
If you wish to raise a concern related to the conduct of a Researcher in connection with Research please do so via the Designated Officer by emailing: ResearchIntegrity@unisq.edu.au
Complainants should attempt to provide all information pertinent to the matter in the initial Research Conduct Complaint. At a minimum, a Research Conduct Complaint should contain:
- the name and contact details of the Complainant;
- the name of the individual(s) who they allege has/have committed a Breach in Research;
- details relating to individual(s) that the Complainant has discussed the matter with;
- information indicating how the Complainant or others are affected by the matter (if relevant);
- the nature and details of the potential breach;
- when the potential breach occurred;
- if applicable, any immediate concerns related to human, animal or environmental safety; and
- an acknowledgement that as the Complainant, you will keep the matter confidential while it is being assessed.
Research Conduct Complaints may be made on an anonymous basis, however Complainants should know that the capacity to deal with anonymous Research Conduct Complaints is restricted by the Complainant's desire to remain anonymous. Research Conduct Complaints of this type do not allow for the investigation of specific concerns.
All Research Conduct Complaints will be dealt with in accordance with the University's Research Code of Conduct: Management of Potential Breaches Procedure.