Research Ethics and Integrity Policy

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1. Purpose

To uphold ethical standards and integrity in all university research.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Definitions

Research misconduct

Fabrication, falsification or plagiarism in proposing, performing or reporting research.

4. Policy statement

• All research involving human participants, personal data or sensitive materials requires ethics review and approval.
• Research is conducted honestly, with proper attribution and without fabrication, falsification or plagiarism.

5. Procedures

1. Research proposals involving human subjects are submitted to the Research Ethics Committee before data collection.
2. The Committee reviews risks, consent and data protection and issues a decision.
3. Allegations of research misconduct are investigated under a defined procedure, with a right of response.

6. Roles and responsibilities

• Research Ethics Committee — reviews and approves research.
• Research Center — supports integrity training and investigations.

7. Related policies

• Academic Freedom Policy
• Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy

8. Legal and cultural alignment

Consistent with Egyptian regulations on research ethics and with international research-integrity norms.

9. The policy in practice

The University applies this policy in its day-to-day work. Examples, by academic year, include:

Academic year 2020/2021

• September 2020 — the University applied it through a Memorandum of Understanding with the 57357 Children's Cancer Hospital.

Academic year 2021/2022

• 2021 — the University applied it through its Student Union elections held by electronic voting.

Academic year 2022/2023

• October 2022 — the University applied it through a cooperation protocol with SAP for digital-skills training.

Academic year 2023/2024

• August 2024 — the University applied it through ROGE 2024 on restructuring the global economy and promoting sustainability.

Academic year 2024/2025

• January 2025 — the University applied it through a Capacity Building Program for Clinical Research and Medicine Development with King's College London.

Academic year 2025/2026

• October 2025 — the University applied it through its Pink October campaign on women's health and empowerment.

Academic year 2026/2027

• October 2026 — the University applied it through the renewal of NAQAAE accreditation for its Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine.

Together these show the policy at work across the University’s teaching, research and community life.

10. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

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