Module 4.2: Research Integrity - 09 June 2026

All times are listed in AEST (April to September) or AEDT (October to March)

This module will:

• Focus on the principles that underpin the policies, processes, and procedures that govern responsible conduct of research.
• Look at the ways in which research management professionals relate to research integrity and what to do if  faced with a research integrity challenge.
• Cover how research management professionals can play a role in strengthening an organisation’s culture of research integrity.

This module covers:

• The principles of research integrity
• The theory and practice of the responsible conduct of research
• The cultures of research integrity and how these are built and assessed
• Processes for investigating breaches of research integrity and allegations of research misconduct
• The importance of research integrity for research management professionals
• The emerging international Responsible Conduct of Research Codes, the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research
• Institutional requirements of education, implementation, compliance and monitoring.

Case studies provide opportunities for participants to discuss how responsible research practices can be implemented and how research management professionals might contribute to good cultures rather than being seen as playing merely a compliance role.

Key learning outcomes

After successfully completing this module, participants will have a foundational understanding of:

• Research integrity;
• Principles of research integrity;
• Theory and practices of the responsible conduct of research;
• Cultures of research integrity and how these are built and assessed;
• Processes of investigating allegations of research misconduct; and
• The importance of research managers for research integrity.

Who should attend

This module is suitable for:

• Those new to the research management profession;
• Research management professionalswho have specialised in a particular area and wish to broaden their knowledge; and/or
• Experienced research management professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge in a specific topic area.

Research management professionals from all organisations and institutions will benefit from this module including those from:

• Research agencies and institutes
• Medical research institutes
• Research and development corporations
• Research centres
• Government departments
• Funding bodies
• Industrial research and development teams
• Service providers
• Commercialisation bodies
• Consultancies

Accreditation Pathway

This module forms part of the ARMS Professional Development Framework under “Ethics and Integrity”, along with:

• Module 4.1: Research Ethics - Human and Animal

The module may be completed as a standalone professional development activity, or as part of a broader accreditation pathway.

Participants from all regions may enrol. 

Presenter(s)

To be confirmed

Format

Online workshop (Zoom)

Cost

• ARMS Member: $420 AUD (GST inclusive) - Member discount applied automatically in the shopping cart.
• Non-Member: $520 AUD (GST inclusive)

Registration

• Members: Please log in to your ARMS account and continue your registration below.
• Non-Members: Please create or sign into your free website user account to continue your registration.

Event Communications and Pre-Reading

• A registration confirmation email will be issued upon successful registration. Please note that pending payments may delay confirmation. If you require assistance, contact the ARMS Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator.
• Access to the Body of Knowledge (pre-reading), any additional study material, and the Zoom access link will be distributed approximately ten (10) days prior to the workshop.

We strongly recommend you test your ability to connect to Zoom prior to the first session.

Cancellation Policy

Should your circumstances change, and you are unable to attend this workshop, you must contact ARMSAccreditation@researchmangement.org.au by no later than 10 working days prior to the commencement of the scheduled event. ARMS will refund the full registration fee minus any administrative fees.

Should you cancel less than 10 working days prior to the commencement of this workshop, no refund will be payable but instead you may wish to send a proxy.

ARMS reserve the right to cancel, postpone or re-schedule courses and events due to minimum numbers not being reached or for other unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of a cancellation, ARMS will aim to advise all participants in writing five (5) days prior to the scheduled event and will refund the full registration fee including administrative charges within 30 days after notification.

Need Help with Zoom

• We strongly recommend testing your Zoom access prior to the session.
• How to join a Zoom meeting
• Zoom participant controls
• For technical support, please contact your organisation’s IT team.

Enquiries

Contact the ARMS Executive Office at:
ARMSMembership@researchmanagement.org.au
+61 8 8201 5592