Research Ethics
Ritsumeikan University Research Ethics Guidelines
Ritsumeikan University Extramural Exchange Ethics Criteria
Ritsumeikan University sets out "Ritsumeikan University Research Ethics Guidelines" and "Ritsumeikan University Extramural Exchange Ethics Criteria". Please refer to Research Ethics Handbook.
Strategies to Prevent Research Misconduct
-Implementation of Compliance Education and Research Ethics Education-
- Please download Research Ethics Handbook and Research Fund Spending Guidebook from the links at the bottom of this page.
Researchers who receive or newly apply for public research funds[*], including Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research(KAKENHI), at the University must undergo Compliance Education and, after taking a Comprehension Check, submit a Pledge to the Research Office. Please note that we, the Research Office actively promotes the Compliance Education.
- For each material, please refer to the LIST below and download the materials for your use.
[*] "Public research funds" refers to the following:
- Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI)
- Competitive funds allocated by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and other public fund-allocating bodies
- Research funds allocated by government organizations, independent administrative institutions, local governments, special public corporations, and similar entities
- Grant money, etc., to which "appropriate management and auditing shall be performed according to the revised guidelines" applies by notification from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology or rule indicated by the allocating body.
2) Research Ethics Education (Category: Research Ethics Education)
All researchers enrolled at the University must undergo the Research Ethics Education Program (please refer to either of 4. “For the Sound Development of Science-The Attitude of a Conscientious Scientist-“ or 5. “Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Ethics e-Learning course” as described below).
Furthermore, at this University, researchers who received or newly apply for public research funds must submit a "Report on Research Ethics Education" as proof they underwent the education with Check Tests for Understanding of Research Ethics to the Research Office. We also recommend that graduate students take research ethics education.
Furthermore, at this University, researchers who received or newly apply for public research funds must submit a "Report on Research Ethics Education" as proof they underwent the education with Check Tests for Understanding of Research Ethics to the Research Office. We also recommend that graduate students take research ethics education.
- For each material, please refer to the LIST below and download the materials for your use.
| NO. | Contents | Category | Target | URL | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty members and Researchers |
Graduate students |
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| 1 | For the Sound Development of Science -The Attitude of a Conscientious Scientist- |
Research Ethics Education |
〇 | Optional | https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/research/member/study_ethic/se01/file/rinri-e.pdf | |
| 2 | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Ethics e-Learning course |
Research Ethics Education |
〇 | Compulsory or Optional ※2 |
https://elcore.jsps.go.jp/top.aspx | Please submit the evidence of course completion to the research office |
| 3 | APRIN e-Learning Program (CITI Japan) | Research Ethics Education |
Optional ※1 | Optional | https://www.aprin.or.jp/en | |
| 4 | Research Ethics Education (Lecture) | Research Ethics Education |
Optional (Partially implemented) |
Optional | https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/ru_gr/g-career/stepup/ethics.html/ | Please select the year that is relevant to you. |
| 5 | Check tests for Understanding of Research Ethics |
Research Ethics Education |
〇 | Optional | https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/research/member/file/005/070/070-p18-e.pdf | Please check the level of understanding on this check sheet before submitting the report. |
| 6 | Report on Research Ethics Education | Research Ethics Education |
〇 | Optional | https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/research/member/file/005/070/070-005-e.pdf | Please submit the report to the research office |
- If it is required to take the APRIN e-Learning Program (CITI Japan) at the time of applying for or receiving public funds, please contact the Research Office at OIC beforehand.
- For further details, please ask your administrative office.
- Research Ethics Education
Note that all faculty and researchers enrolled at the University must undergo the Research Ethics Education Program.
Basically, materials for research ethics education are required to take either 1 or 2 above. For more information, please refer to Research Ethics Handbook.
- Note that you will not be allowed to receive and apply for KAKENHI and other public research funds if you do not complete the education as described above at Ritsumeikan University. Please Check Research Fund Spending Guidebook and Research Ethics Handbook.
Research Ethics Handbook
https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/research/member/animal/file/research_ethics_handbook.pdfResearch Fund Spending Guidebook
https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/research/member/research_expenses/re02/english.html/Ethics Review System for Involving Human Subjects and Animals
At our University, we have established committees (*) to provide advice on ethical considerations in research and to review research plans. Based on research subjects, please make a plan for your review procedures.[*] Ethics Review Committees for Research at Ritsumeikan University are as follows:
- Ethics Review Committee for Research Involving Human Subjects (Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Ethics Review Committee for Medical and Health Research Involving Human Subjects (Natural Sciences)
- Ethics for Research Involving Animals