Factsheet - Research Governance

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Author

IIA-Australia

Date

2022

Topics Explored

Governance

Format

Factsheet

Extract/Description

This factsheet shows in a straightforward way why research activities need specific research governance and what it might look like. Research governance would form part of an organisation’s overall corporate governance environment.

The research governance model contained in this fact sheet is indicative and should be adjusted for differing research activities.

Key Points

1. In organisations where research is performed, the board and committees should oversee the research and ensure there is a robust research governance framework.

2. A focus of research governance is often on committees. This sets a sound foundation, however research governance comprises a much wider focus.

3. Reliance on committees is problematic as research governance requires individual accountability and committees do not provide this.

Relevant Industries

All

Level of Assumed Knowledge

Intermediate

Aligned to Global Internal Audit Standards

No