ENRIO Handbook on Key Research Integrity Concepts

This ENRIO handbook reviews how key research integrity concepts are defined and understood across the ENRIO network and offers recommendations for developing definitions to support a shared understanding of research integrity.

It was launched officially at the launched on 10 September 2026 during the joint ALLEA-ENRIO webinar “Delineating Research Integrity”. A recording of the launch presentation is here.

Establishing a common understanding of research integrity and its key concepts is fundamental to supporting responsible research practices, responding effectively to potential integrity concerns, and fostering a strong culture of integrity across the research community. This handbook reviews and compares the main definitions used in research integrity documents used by ENRIO members and offers recommendations to promote their clear, consistent, and meaningful application. It is intended as a practical reference for ENRIO members, research-performing and research-funding organisations, policymakers and researchers and assist these stakeholders in developing coherent policies and implementing effective approaches to research integrity.

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