Research Code

This Research Code coexists with the Code of Conduct of Amsterdam UMC, and applies to all individual employees performing research at Amsterdam UMC as well as Amsterdam UMC employees involved in biomedical research elsewhere. It also applies to researchers from other institutions who collaborate in research projects under the responsibility of Amsterdam UMC.

The Code applies to students working on research projects at Amsterdam UMC. Furthermore, it applies to Amsterdam UMC management and support staff, as they need to contribute to a research environment in which this Code is valued. External parties such as funding bodies, auditors, and societal or patient organizations can also refer to this Code.

Individual scientists are responsible for the quality and the integrity of the research they are involved in. As project leader, you always bear final responsibility for the actual implementation of your project and thus for all associated financial obligations. More information about your responsibilities as a project leader are described in the Amsterdam UMC Service brochure (in Dutch; under 'Organisation'). They also have the responsibility to safeguard research integrity when collaborating in studies with others. Higher levels of seniority bring increased responsibility. This Code is an elaboration—specifically created for Amsterdam UMC—of relevant national and international legislation. As such, it primarily aims to enable and assist researchers at Amsterdam UMC to safeguard the quality and integrity of their work. Violations have to be dealt with as described in the final chapter of this code.