We want to foster a research and innovation system where diverse and dynamic people and ideas can thrive. This research resource hub brings together policies, standards and guidance to support researchers, innovators and organisations, nurturing an inclusive research and innovation environment.
Good research resource hub
Ethics and integrity
Ethical research and innovation
Find support for your role in ensuring research is conducted ethically
Research integrity
Learn more about the standards of research integrity that we expect
Human participants in research
Find guidance, legislation and support if your research involves human participants
Research with children and young people
Get guidance on research with children and young people
Involving animals in research
Understand your responsibilities for carrying out research in this area
Research in emergencies
Get guidance on responsible research and innovation during emergencies
Human biological samples
Find out about the standards we expect you to meet when using human samples
Working with partners
Research in a global setting
Get support and resources for undertaking research in an international context
Trusted research and innovation
Find out how we are protecting staff and work from theft and exploitation
Equality, diversity, inclusion
Discover ways to support diverse and inclusive research and innovation
Supporting skills and talent
Inspire, support and develop the diversity of people in research and innovation
Preventing harm in research
Find guidance on safeguarding and preventing bullying and harassment
Working with the public and wider society
Open research
Get information about our policies on open access and open research data
Co-production in research
Learn about co-production, collaboration and public involvement in research
Guidance on engaging the public
Learn how to involve the public in your research
Responsible innovation
Read how we’re encouraging approaches to responsible innovation in the research we fund and businesses we support