UNESWA conducts research in compliance with established rules, regulations, policies and procedures. In support of scientific integrity, URC develops and implements research compliance programmes and coordinates activities with various compliance offices and committees. URC is also responsible for reviewing and facilitating the investigation of research misconduct, conflict of interest or other research integrity deviations. All researchers are encouraged to obtain training in the responsible conduct of research as when advertised by URC. The Technical Advisory Committee [Link] and Editorial Boards of UNESWA Research Journals provide support to ensure scientific integrity of research.

At UNESWA, the ethical conduct of research is promoted as part of research training and supervision, research reports and manuscripts review processes, short courses for staff and students, and engagements with national experts. Ethics clearance refers to the process of review and decision-making on 1) the risk level of the study, 2) whether it involves vulnerable participant/subject, 3) whether it will negatively impact on the environment, 4) the risk to the reputation of the university, as well as 5) the nature of the study. There are three committees at UNESWA that provide ethical clearance for research by students and staff. The Human Subjects Research Ethics Committee , the Animal Research Ethics Committee , and Environmental and Bio-Safety Research Ethics Committee  provide support to ensure ethical conduct and success of research. All these committees are integral to the research governance structure of the URC but operate under Senate instruction to provide uniform and effective protection of the rights of animal or human subjects and environments in research. This page has documents available for download for further guidance.