Research Code

Expectations regarding supervisors and early-career researchers Scientific research is a team effort. Mutual trust and respect are vital for responsible research conduct.

General research and laboratory practice Amsterdam UMC aims to carry out biomedical research of the highest possible standard. Most research is performed within research groups or networks of research groups.

Dealing with laboratory animals Demands to respect laboratory animals are formulated by legislation and society.

Dealing with human subjects involved in research An absolute prerequisite for research involving human subjects is that they are treated with respect, and have their health and rights protected.

Research data management Management of research data is an integral part of the entire research process, from study design,data collection and data processing, to publication and archiving.

Authorship Authorship is a researcher’s main instrument to gain credit for scientific work and must be assigned fairly and reported honestly.

Peer review of research proposals and manuscripts Reviewing research proposals and manuscripts is an important aspect of a researcher’s work, and needs to demonstrate expertise, respect and lack of bias.

Research collaboration agreements In all collaborations with third parties, conflicts of interest should be avoided, and the general principles of research integrity, transparency and independence must be respected.

Valorization Valorisation is 'the process of translating knowledge and expertise of Amsterdam UMC into impact that benefits society and improves public health’.

Dealing with the media Briefly communicating complex scientific messages to the general public without oversimplifying or being too positive is not easy.

Conflicts of interest Because some conflicts of interest (particularly those of a non-financial nature) are intrinsic to research, they can never be completely avoided, but need to be dealt with properly.

Research misconduct: bad practices, prevention and dealing with suspected violations This chapter explains what research misconduct entails, what can be done to prevent it and how to proceed if you suspect violations of good scientific conduct.