How to report a potential breach in research integrity
No formal template for reporting a potential breach in Responsible Conduct of Research has been developed as each case is unique.
The alleger reports the potential breach to the DD: R&I and the RIO (in the office of the DVC: R&I) in:
- A formal letter with as much detail as necessary.
- Attach all the documents that will support the allegation.
In the letter the alleger should indicate:
- The nature of the possible breach.
- The FHS RI SOP describing the breach.
- As much detail about the act(s) of the researcher.
- What documents are attached to provide the necessary merits and grounds for reporting the case.
Persons to report to.
Should you wish to report a potential breach in research integrity please make contact with both the:
1. Deputy Dean: Research and Innovation (Prof Jeanetta du Plessis at jeanetta.duplessis@nwu.ac.za) AND the
2. Research Integrity Officer (RIO) in the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Prof Minrie Greeff at minrie.greeff@nwu.ac.za)