Guidelines for good research practice (AHO)

Under revision

Comply with the provisions in the Act relating to Universities and University Colleges that concern rights and obligations relating to academic freedom
Familiarise themselves and comply with AHO’s ethical guidelines and the guidelines that apply within their research field
Take into account that all research entails a responsibility for the knowledge the researcher gains access to, contribute to ensuring that this knowledge is not misused and that it benefits society
Must not keep any aspects of their research activities secret to other researchers at AHO, except in cases where there are good and publicly accepted grounds for confidentiality
Ensure that the scientific results for which the individual is responsible are sound enough to support the conclusions and that the raw data / sources used for the publications are available
Explain how funds made available to their research have been managed
Comply with the rules that apply to scientific publication in their field
Where possible, participate in collegial communities that analyse and communicate research methods and results
As an institution, AHO's handling of research ethics issues is subject to the same guidelines as its employees