Research Essentials
Research integrity
Research integrity is the foundation of everything we do at LSTM. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards across every stage of the research process, from initial planning to final dissemination.
Our comprehensive approach includes:
- Research Integrity Statement outlining clear expectations and available resources
- Universities UK Concordat compliance ensuring alignment with national standards
- Dedicated training programs adapted to team and departmental needs
- Clear policies and procedures covering ethics, misconduct, and best practices
Read more about what Research Integrity means at LSTM.
Ethics, sponsorship, and safeguarding
Every research project involving humans requires ethical approval, and LSTM provides comprehensive support through our fully accredited systems and expert guidance.
Read guidance documents and application process related to research ethics and sponsorship.
LSTM recognises its role in safeguarding and protecting our staff, students, volunteers and other representatives as well as research participants, patients and communities with whom we have direct and indirect contact through our work.
Research Contracts
We provide fully integrated legal and contractual support, ensuring your research complies with all relevant requirements while protecting your and LSTM’s interests.
What our team handles:
- Research agreements and collaboration contracts
- Sub-contract development and management
- Legal risk assessment and mitigation
- Regulatory compliance across jurisdictions
- Partnership agreements and MOUs
Read more about these our approach to research contracts and legal documents.
Open Research
Open Research is integral to how we conduct and share our science—enhancing transparency and accessibility, fostering equitable collaboration, and driving real-world impact through our global health research.
Our Open Research commitments:
- FAIR data principles: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable
- Data sharing through appropriate repositories and platforms
- Open access publication where possible and appropriate
- Collaborative research with transparent methodologies
Read more about Open Research practices at LSTM.
Maximising the reach of your research
At LSTM, we are committed to supporting you in bringing your research closer to the people, communities, and policymakers who need it most.
Our team will support you in:
- Publication support, including open access strategies
- Digital dissemination through multiple channels and platforms
- Policy engagement with national governments and international organisations
Programme management support
Our dedicated team assists you in running your projects efficiently from conceptualisation to completion, allowing you to focus on delivering groundbreaking science.
Research infrastructure
LSTM provides world-class laboratory and clinical research infrastructure.
We have a suite of shared research facilities and platforms that are available for researchers to use on an open access basis. Each facility is carefully maintained and overseen by specialist technical staff who expert in their fields.
Learn more about our facilities and our library services.
Sustainable research practices
LSTM recognises our responsibility to conduct research in environmentally sustainable ways that protect the planet for future generations.
Our sustainability commitments:
- Climate justice advocacy recognising environmental impacts on disadvantaged populations
- Green research practices embedded across all activities
- Carbon footprint reduction through travel optimisation and energy efficiency
- Waste minimisation following the hierarchy of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle