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The International Research Integrity Survey (IRIS) is a large, cross-national survey of researchers in all EU member states and selected OECD countries on the topic of research integrity. The survey was fielded online in 2021 with a sample frame derived from the ISI Web of Science citation index.  The survey includes topics pertaining to questionable research practices, perception of organisational policies to support research quality, attitudes towards research integrity training, scientific norms and researcher motivation. The sample contains respondents from natural, medical and social science, as well as arts and humanities.

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The data include variables on values, beliefs and attitudes in relation to science practices, research integrity policies and the role of organisations in implementing them; the current research integrity landscape, including awareness of and satisfaction with current research integrity arrangements; personal efficacy and behaviour; and receptivity towards research integrity policies including specific examples of standard operating procedures.

One-stage stratified or systematic random sample

Self-administered questionnaire: Web-based (CAWI)