Research Integrity Collaborative Group

The initial HTQ Research Integrity Collaborative Group has now evolved into a statewide Research Integrity Community of Practice (CoP) - a network that brings together expertise from across Health Translation Queensland’s partnership and the broader Queensland research ecosystem.

Building on the strong foundation established since 2022, the CoP continues to champion best practice in research integrity, while expanding its reach to support clinicians, researchers, advisors and governance teams across Queensland.

The statewide CoP strengthens peer-to-peer support, nurtures research integrity advisors within clinical and academic environments, and fosters a connected community committed to embedding high standards of integrity in research design, conduct and oversight.

Key achievements

• Provided input into the development of the Research Integrity Maturity Model enabling organisations to self-evaluate their current levels of research integrity practices and compare them against established benchmarks and best practices.
• Designed and delivered a Research Integrity Advisor Showcase to support clinician researchers interested in becoming research integrity advisors and encourage best practices within organisational frameworks.
• Delivered a research integrity showcase to upskill those working in research compliance on how to ensure best practice when multiple policies and frameworks are at play.
• Created research integrity resources, including a directory of contacts.

Current activity

The Research Integrity CoP now plays a central role in shaping and guiding research integrity activities across Queensland.

The CoP supports the development and delivery of education, training and capability-building initiatives; contributes to statewide resources and guidance; and provides a collaborative forum for sharing learnings, challenges, and solutions across institutions.

The group will also set up a governance and operating model to guide implementation and ensure alignment across the wider Queensland research ecosystem.

Further information

If you would like to join the Research Integrity CoP or would like more information, please contact:

Richa Dave, Mater Research,
Email: richa.dave@mater.uq.edu.au

Or

Cheryl-Lynn Ong, QIMR Berghofer
Email: Cheryl-Lynn.Ong@qimrb.edu.au