Research ethics resources Kit

 

  • Regulations of Research Ethics Committee of the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya [PDF]
    Executive Board, July 2023.
    Outlines the functions, composition and operating rules of the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya's Research Ethics Committee.
     
  • UOC Code for Research Integrity [PDF]
    Executive Board, November 2024.
    A set of recommendations and commitments related to research activities, aimed at ensuring the integrity of researchers and the quality of the knowledge produced. The code reflects attitudes and behaviours guided by ethical and professional principles, which inspire and uphold rigorous, responsible practice. It aims to foster high-quality research and provide guidance to help prevent misconduct or breaches of integrity in researchers' work.
  • Procedure for Dealing with Breaches of Research Integrity [PDF]
    Executive Board, November 2024.
    Establishes the process to be followed in the event of an allegation of scientific misconduct, ensuring that any investigation is fair and transparent for the researchers involved.
  • FUOC Code of Ethics [PDF]
    FUOC Board of Trustees, March 2023.
    A collection of general ethical rules, values, principles and commitments that provide a reference framework for the actions of all members of the university community, along with the range of rules and regulations applicable at the university.
  • European code of Conduct for Research Integrity [PDF]
    European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities (ALLEA), June 2023.
    This code provides guidelines on appropriate conduct and practical principles to govern research in medicine, the social and natural sciences, and the humanities across Europe. It serves as a reference point for all researchers, outlining key principles to inform national guidelines, complement existing codes of ethics, and support compliance with national and European legislative frameworks.
  • UOC Open Knowledge Policy [PDF]
    Executive Board, 2021.
    This policy establishes the institutional framework that enables the UOC to openly share and transfer the knowledge it generates through its research, teaching, innovation and institutional management across the university's various thematic areas.
  • Intellectual and industrial property regulations in R&I Activity [PDF]
    Executive Board, June 2022.
    These regulations define and govern the ownership and management of intellectual and industrial property rights arising from R&I activities carried out at the UOC, whether collaborative or commissioned, led or promoted by the university, or undertaken in partnership with or on behalf of third parties, companies or institutions.

The forms that the PI must complete and submit are available on the dedicated research staff web page, accessible via the university intranet.

  • Guide to the self-assessment/self-responsibility form. [PDF] (To access the official form, authentication with a UOC username is required)
    A checklist covering ethical and personal data protection considerations, where the PI indicates whether the research involves human participation and the collection, processing and management of personal data.
  • Guide to the ethics and data protection protocol form. [PDF] (To access the official form, authentication with a UOC username is required)
    To be completed when research involves human participants and data processing. The PI must systematically and thoroughly describe the methodology, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and all aspects relating to the collection, processing, storage and retention of personal data, as well as other ethical considerations.
  • Template: Informed consent form for the collection of personal data from adults [PDF] (To access the form in edit mode, authentication with a UOC username is required)
  • Template: Informed consent form for the collection of personal data from minors [PDF] (To access the form in edit mode, authentication with a UOC username is required)