The Research Division's Research Policy team is responsible for ensuring that the School maintains the highest standards in its research activity. The work of the team encompasses:
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Research ethics and guidance - Through the Research Ethics Committee, the team ensures that the School upholds a high level of scrutiny for research projects requiring ethical consideration. For ethics related queries email: research.ethics@lse.ac.uk
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Research Committee - The team services the Research Committee which, amongst other things, is responsible for administering the Research Infrastructure and Investment Fund (RIIF), monitoring research activity across the School, and reviewing Research Centres. View further information on forthcoming meetings, membership and terms of reference.
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Research Excellence Framework - In conjunction with the REF Strategy Committee, the Research Policy team had responsibility for ensuring that the School delivered the optimal submission to the REF2014. The team is now working on preparations for REF2020. View further information on the REF.
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Research misconduct - the team overseas the School's research misconduct policy and procedures. The policy and procedures for the investigation of research misconduct are now incorporated within the School's Code of Research Conduct. Staff and students should also refer to the LSE Policy and procedure on Public Interest Disclosure ('Whistle-blowing' Policy)
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Researcher safety - Researcher safety encompasses a variety of issues, including health, travel, and protection from legal sanctions. For links to the relevant guidance and who to contact see the Researcher Safety webpage
Research policy - links and documents: