Research governance.
Clear responsibilities and documented decisions are central to organised research.
Institutional responsibility
Research organisations determine the approvals, facilities, training and supervision appropriate to their activities. A website description or document does not replace an institution’s own assessment.
Defined purpose
Record the purpose and scope of a project, the people responsible and the limits of the proposed activity.
Documented review
Refer questions about ethics, safety and applicable requirements to the organisation’s designated specialists.
Accountable records
Keep decisions, supporting evidence and revisions attributable and accessible to the appropriate reviewers.
Information boundaries
These pages provide company information and general documentation context. They do not provide clinical advice, instructions for human or animal administration, or confirmation that a particular activity is authorised.
Questions concerning a specific research activity should be directed to the responsible institution and appropriately qualified advisers.