The Academy of Health and Medical Sciences is pleased to provide feedback on the National Health and Medical Research Council’s consultation draft of the Good Institutional Practice Guide. 

The NHMRS Good Institutional Practice Guide provides a solid foundation for fostering a positive research culture and maintaining high standards in research practices. However, it could be significantly enhanced by including detailed guidelines for handling breaches of research integrity and misconduct, expanding the range of institutional resources, and ensuring robust monitoring and evaluation processes. There is an inherent importance that these elements play in maintaining trust and integrity in medical research. Incorporating these enhancements would help create a more comprehensive and supportive research environment, ultimately leading to higher quality and more reliable research outcomes that also aid in the strengthening of trust in the Australian health and medical science.

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