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HR Excellence in Research Award - 2-year progress report – 2012
The University received the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission in December 2010. As part of this award we are required to undertake a two-year internal review on our progress against our Concordat Action Plan.
Research, innovation and enterprise
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Information
Concordat Gap Analysis
The University's Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers – ‘Gap Analysis’ informed the basis of the Concordat Action Plan 2010-12.
Research, innovation and enterprise
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Information
Research Misconduct Policy
The University is committed to the highest standards of research and all research should be carried out with integrity. The University has a Code of Practice for Research Integrity which sets out the general principles of conduct by which the University expects research to be carried out.
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Policy
Concordat Action Plan 2012-2014
The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers Action Plan 2012-14 sets out the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders.
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Plan
Adverse Events in Research Reporting Procedure
The purpose of this document is to describe the procedure for identifying, recording and reporting adverse events (AEs) and urgent safety measures (USMs) occurring in research projects that are sponsored by the University.
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Procedure
Export Control Policy
In the academic context, export controls are most likely to apply in relation to scientific and technical research with military, nuclear, chemical, biological, missile and aerospace applications. This policy applies to all employed to conduct research and innovation activities at the University.
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Policy
Concordat Action Plan 2010-2012
The Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers Action Plan 2010-12 sets out the expectations and responsibilities of researchers, their managers, employers and funders.
Research, innovation and enterprise
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Plan
REF2021 Code of Practice
The University is required to ensure that Research Excellence Framework (REF) procedures do not discriminate unlawfully against, or otherwise have the effect of harassing or victimising individuals from protected characteristics. This is Edinburgh Napier�s REF 2021 Code of Practice.
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Policy
Research Publications and Open Access Policy
To be eligible for future research assessment exercises, higher education institutions (HEIs) are required to implement processes and procedures to comply with the REF Open Access policy. This policy sets out the requirements.
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Last reviewed 29 May 2025
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Policy
Research Safeguarding Framework
This document outlines the policy and support framework for research and innovation activities through which the commitment of the University in its obligation to protect children and adults who are at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or discrimination is set out.
Research, innovation and enterprise
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Last reviewed 29 July 2025
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