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Introduction

Thank you for using the ORBIT self-assessment tool. On the coming pages, you will be asked to securely provide information about yourself, your organisation and your project. This information will be used to determine the level to which you are aligned with principles and practices of responsible research and innovation. You can log into your account and change your responses at any time. You can delete your responses at any time.

The data entered into the Self Assessment Tool may be utilised for research purposes, but it is important to note that this information will be completely anonymised and stripped of any identifying details pertaining to the individual or their affiliated institution. Our commitment to privacy and data security ensures that your personal and institutional information remains confidential and protected throughout the research process, in accordance with our stringent data protection protocols. Your participation in this research tool contributes to valuable insights without compromising your privacy.

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How many years of Academic Research Experience do you have?

Anticipation

Describing and analysing the impacts, intended or otherwise, (e.g. economic, social, environmental) that might arise. This does not seek to predict but rather to support an exploration of possible impacts and implications that may otherwise remain uncovered and little discussed.
We explicitly consider all positive & negative consequences of our research.(Required)
We have mechanisms in place to consider the intended and unintended consequences of our research.(Required)
We have mechanisms in place to consider the consequences of the technology on different cultures.(Required)
We have mechanisms in place to consider the impacts of the technology on established human activities and employment.(Required)
We have mechanisms in place to consider whether the technology will monitor or control people’s behaviour, attitude, emotions, thoughts, moods, and actions.(Required)
We have mechanisms in place to include a broad and diverse range of stakeholders when considering the consequences of our research.(Required)
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Reflection

Reflecting on the purposes of, motivations for and potential implications of the research, and the associated uncertainties, areas of ignorance, assumptions, framings, questions, dilemmas and social transformations these may bring.
We consider the potential of our work to raise ethical, social or political controversy.(Required)
We have mechanisms in the project that allow us to think about possible alternate uses and abuses of our work.(Required)
The research integrates interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary work.(Required)
The ethics reviews are mandatory and are sufficiently regular and independent.(Required)
Our project includes mechanisms for reflection, e.g. internal workshops, socio technical integration, backcasting / hindsight analysis(Required)
We are able to choose the most appropriate methodology for our research.(Required)
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Engagement

Opening such visions, impacts and questioning to broader deliberation, dialogue, engagement and debate in an inclusive way.
We are required to consider who will benefit from our work.(Required)
We are required to consider who will be negatively affected by our work.(Required)
We use an adequate methodology to identify our stakeholders.(Required)
We include(d) sufficient stakeholders when developing research ideas.(Required)
We use participative research methods.(Required)
Sufficient public engagement forms part of our work.(Required)
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Governance

Governance is about all the arrangements, within an organization or a research institution, that lead to acceptable and desirable futures. In fact, governance instruments should foster a culture of shared responsibility and accountability among all actors.
We are able to track and document emerging and external perspectives, views and norms that influence our work.(Required)
Our project governance mechanism requires the assessment and communication of all identified risks.(Required)
We have mechanisms to respond to external concerns.(Required)
Our institutional oversight mechanisms (e.g. ethics committee) are capable of understanding and dealing with the challenges of our work.(Required)
Likely and possible outcomes will change the course of our research processes and methodologies.(Required)
We are required to undertake required comprehensive Risk Assessments including Health and Safety.(Required)
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is about promoting balanc within the teams and in governance and decision-making bodies. This aspects of RRI implies always being aware of the gender dimension of Research and Innovation activities and its results.
We have a plan to promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Project.(Required)
We explicitly include Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as core principles of our Research.(Required)
We have considered whether the organisations EDI policy is sufficient.(Required)
We have considered EDI when evaluating the impact of our research.(Required)
We have considered EDI with regards to supporting literature, research participants and data sets.(Required)
We have a procedure in place for raising concerns regarding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.(Required)
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Open Science

Freely available scientific work can facilitate innovation and ensure a dialogue with social actors. As such, it is essential to address issues of ownership and accessibility of research and scientific work.
We will make the outputs of the work freely available.(Required)
We will make the data that we generate freely available subject to our Data Management Plan where appropriate.(Required)
We have systems and processes in place to allow us to share data and outputs(Required)
Adequate resources are available to fund publication in open access journals.(Required)
We are able to balance commercial interests with the need for open access.(Required)
Governance processes are in place to challenge commercial constraints on publication.(Required)
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Science Education

Science Education addresses the issue of educating and instructing all citizens to better equip them with scientific knowledge necessary to be engaged in research and innovation debates.
Our work can contribute to science education.(Required)
We have included mechanisms that allow the use of our work for science education.(Required)
We understand the need for some research outputs to be accessible to the general public.(Required)
We actively create and exploit science education opportunities.(Required)
We consider and communicate the positive and negative implications of our research on a wide range of stakeholders.(Required)
We promote an ongoing dialogue with stakeholders.(Required)
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Research Ethics

This includes research integrity (which refers to the conduct of researchers), data management and making sure that the research process itself is carried in an appropriate way (e.g. consider the treatment of humans as a source of data or the legal compliance of the research).
We know how to address ethical issues related to human beings as research participants.(Required)
We know how to address ethical issues related to personal data.(Required)
We know how to address ethical issues related to misuse and dual use.(Required)
A comprehensive ethics approval exists for our work(Required)
We have a sufficient data management plan in place.(Required)
We are aware of support mechanisms that will allow us to ensure we meet research ethics requirements.(Required)
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Environmental Sustainability

Environmental sustainability is the responsibility to conserve natural resources and protect global ecosystems to support health and wellbeing, now and in the future.
We have a comprehensive understanding of the environmental impact of our work.(Required)
We consider the environmental impact of travel when it is required for our work.(Required)
We evaluate the environmental impact of our research facilities.(Required)
We maintain a register of the environmental impact of our research activities.(Required)
We evaluate the environmental impact of our research outputs.(Required)
We include environmental sustainability issues in all of our publications.(Required)
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Trusted Research

Trusted Research helps people to collaborate internationally while safeguarding their work from misuse, theft, or interference. It ensures everyone is aware of security risks without limiting academic freedom or progress.
I have a good understanding of Trusted Research.(Required)
I understand what aspects of my work are affected by Trusted Research.(Required)
I understand what is required of me regarding Trusted Research.(Required)
I understand internal procedures regarding Trusted Research.(Required)
I know what internal resources are available to me related to Trusted Research.(Required)
I understand the consequences of non-compliance with the principles of Trusted Research.(Required)
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