This code forms part of the RCUK Policy and Code on Conduct and the Governance of Good Research Conduct, which comes into force on 1 October 2009. It is applicable to all grants and awards from the Research Councils, and to individuals engaged in any other activities on the Research Councils’ behalf. A full version of the RCUK policy can be found at: http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/review/grc/default.htm
All those involved in research, including technicians and administrative staff should be familiar with RCUK Good Research Conduct Code. I draw your attention particularly to the forms of misconduct identified in the document and the RCUK requirement that research data should be preserved and accessible for ten years