Research ethics
About research ethics
Toyo University’s researchers must be aware that academic research is built on the trust of and mandate from society, and must act with integrity according to their conscience and beliefs under a high ethical standard based on their own self-awareness. Each of them is expected to conduct their research activities based on fundamental ethical principles. In accordance with the Standard of Conduct of Toyo University Incorporated Educational Institution, we have established the Regulations for Research Ethics with which all of our researchers are required to comply with the aim of ensuring the reliability and fairness of academic research.
Toyo University Research Ethics-Guidelines for Researchers-【PDF】
Research Ethics Leaflet (English, Chinese, Japanese)【PDF】
The University requires researchers to take e-learning materials on research ethics provided by the Association for the Promotion of Fair Research (APRIN).
e-Learning program on research ethics for graduate students
Toyo University implements “Research Ethics Education” for graduate students by using APRIN e-Learning Program. (Same as last year)
Graduate students are required to take the e-learning program course at least once during their enrollment.
How to take the course
Please access ToyoNet-ACE「【大学院生】研究倫理教育」and refer to the course method before taking the program.
Supplementary (courses other than the above)
Selecting "List of Teaching Materials" under "Student Functions" on the left side of the screen on the main menu page has a variety of teaching materials related to research ethics.
It is recommended that you take courses on topics related to your own research.
Research Ethics Committee
Toyo University considers persons engaging in research activities as researchers and systematically reviews whether the research activities conducted by the researchers are appropriate in terms of research ethics. The University has also established a university-wide research ethics committee for medical and health research involving human subjects and a committee at the organization to which the researcher belongs as necessary for other research.
Graduate students are included as researchers and shall take responsibility for their research activities. For example, when conducting research on the provision of personal information and data related to people’s behavior, environment, physical and mental condition, etc., graduate students as well as faculty members must obtain approval from the research ethics committee before conducting research activities, in principle. This shall also apply to cases in which a researcher obtains materials, information, data, etc. related to organizations and institutions.
You can check the procedure for each graduate school from the link below, so when conducting research activities, consult with your academic supervisor in advance, and also check the procedure for the graduate school to which you belong. Please follow the proper procedures.