On October 20, within the framework of the Research Ethics and Integrity Week, an informational online meeting was held to discuss the ongoing international project, “Responsible Conduct of Research – Research Integrity and Ethics in Georgian Universities (ETHICS)”.

The meeting was led by Tamar Chokoraia, Head of the Academic Writing Center at Caucasus University, and David Tsiklauri, Head of the Research Support and Strategic Development Departments.

During the session, the speakers presented the activities implemented within the project and outlined plans. Interest was expressed in the key topics of the project - specifically, the work of the Research Committee and the Research Integrity and Ethics Certificate Course.

The meeting aimed to raise awareness of research ethics and integrity, and to promote higher ethical standards within the Georgian academic community.

Project in Brief:

The aim of the national structural reform project 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.

Project Coordinator:

Ilia State University

Project EU Partners:

1. Free University Amsterdam/ STICHTING VU
2. Charles University Prague
3. Masaryk University
4. European Network for Academic Integrity

Project Georgian HEIs:

1. Ilia State University
2. Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
3. Caucasus University Ltd
4. David Tvildiani Medical University Llc
5. Shota Rustaveli State University
6. Akaki Tsereteli State University
7. Samtskhe-Javakheti State University
8. Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University
9. Georgian Institute of Public Affair Foundation
10. P.L Apollon Kutateladze Tbilisi State Academy of Art

Project Non – University Partners:

1. The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia
2. The National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement
3. The Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation

For more information about the project please visit the link.