Research Integrity: Online Training Course
What is research integrity and why does it matter?
Research integrity is an essential part of research. It gives confidence to others, including the public, that the methods and results of research are reliable, credible and trustworthy.
This integrates the principles set out in the Concordat to Support Research Integrity (2025)
What research integrity training is available to me?
The University provides free-at-the-point-of-use access to a dedicated online Research Integrity Training Programme, ‘Epigeum’.
Two versions of the training are available: A refresher version and a full version.
Refresher Version:
All staff and students delivering research are required to complete Research Integrity Training - those with prior knowledge, experience and understanding can complete the Refresher version of the Epigeum training. All three modules should be completed.
This version gives an opportunity to check knowledge and understanding of research integrity and to review key information on responsible research conduct. It also provides information on updates to UK policies and global developments that are relevant to research integrity. The three modules take about an hour to complete.
Full Version:
It is recommended that PGRs complete the full version of the training (250 minutes).
This version provides a comprehensive overview of how researchers in the UK can meet their responsibilities, setting out the key principles and practices of good research conduct, and guiding learners through the lifecycle of a research project.
It has a modular format, allowing those working through the training to complete modules and easily revisit as necessary.
It consists of eight core modules and six supplementary modules.
How can I register?
Whether you require the full or refresher version, you will need to access the course via this link.Link opens in a new window
Please complete the registration form, ensuring that you use your @warwick.ac.uk email address in the field marked: 'Enter your e-mail address' and your department in the 'institution-specific' field. Once registration is complete, you will be asked for an access token:
- Access token for the full version: 77744d34
- Access token for the refresher version: 0c831217
You will then be sent an activation email. If you don’t receive this, please check your junk/spam. If you cannot locate the email, or if you have any difficulties accessing the training, please check the following page in the first instance: https://courses.epigeum.com/help
If you are still having difficulty accessing the training, please complete the form on this page to contact Epigeum for support.
Once the account is activated, please log in and you will be shown the course programme.
Will I receive a certificate once I have undertaken this training?
Yes - certificates are provided upon successful completion of the course. You will need to provide this as evidence that you have completed the training when applying for ethics / sponsorship approval.
Export Control Training Module:
The Export Control training module can be accessed within the supplementary section of the full version.
If you have not accessed the full version before, you will need to add this to your account. To do this, please log in to Epigeum and click on the silhouette of a person and then click on the “Enter Token” option, where you will need to enter the full version token (77744d34). Once you have entered this, the full version will be accessible via “My Courses”.
Should you have any difficulties accessing this module, please contact Export-Control@Warwick.ac.uk.
Further information:
If you have any questions about research integrity training, please contact researchgovernance@warwick.ac.uk.Link opens in a new window