The aim of the national structural reform project ‘Responsible Conduct of Research – Research Integrity and Ethics in Georgian Universities (ETHICS)’ is to launch a systemic improvement intervention to improve the quality of University and Research-Performing Organizations (RPOs) research through launching measures to adhere to the foundations of high-quality research and excellence.

The ETHICS Project Objectives:

• Policy and Standard Change in Accreditation of Doctoral Programs/Capacity Building of Accreditation Experts/Development of a MOOC;
• Research Integrity Module: to design and elaborate a training module and MOOC on RESEARCH INTEGRITY & ETHICS intended for all individuals for academic career;
• Training of Researchers and Research Support [INTEGRITY] Officers;
• University Research Integrity Policies, Ethics, and Resources;
• Research Integrity, Ethics & Governance Committee/Board;
• Academic Support and Research Integrity Services for Supportive Environment for Researchers/Doctoral Students;
• Responsible Science Communication Strategy.

Project Coordinator:  Ilia State University

Project EU Partners:

Free University Amsterdam/ STICHTING VU

Charles University Prague

Masaryk University

European Network for Academic Integrity

Project Georgian HEIs:

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Caucasus University Ltd

David Tvildiani Medical University Llc

Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University

Akaki Tsereteli State University

Samtskhe-Javakheti State University

Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University

Georgian Institute of Public Affair Foundation

L.E.P.L Apollon Kutateladze Tbilisi State Academy of Art

Project Non - University Partners:

Ministry of Education And Science of Georgia

National Center For Educational Quality Enhancement

Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation