Responsible Research and Safety Reference Materials

(Non-English language versions)

Yale University expects that research is conducted in ways that reflect an honest attempt to find truth without bias, such that the results of research can be trusted.  In order to meet these expectations, Yale researchers are expected to abide by a set of ethical principles.  The information on this webpage is designed to assist foreign scholars in meeting these expectations. 

“On Being a Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research”

This booklet, "On Being a Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research" (published by the National Academies Press) provides an excellent summary of the ethical issues that may arise in the conduct of scientific investigation and publication. This booklet is available in Japanese.

• Japanese edition (purchase from publisher:Kagakudojin)

“A Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals”

Yale University is committed to conducting quality animal research in an ethical and responsible manner to further science and to improve the health of society. This guide, published by the National Academies Press, is an excellent resource that covers the care and use of laboratory animals.  This guide is available in several languages:

Please visit Yale’s IACUC Office website to learn how research using animals is to be conducted.

Environmental Health and Safety

Yale University is committed to providing a safe research environment for the University community.  The Office of Environmental Health and Safety is a resource within Yale that is dedicated to providing a safe research environment and reducing injuries, accidents and environmental impact, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws.  The Office is a team of highly trained professionals with expertise in the safe conduct of research and is here to serve you and support your work at Yale.  Please visit the Environmental Health and Safety Office website to learn more about the services they provide.  The following are examples of the safety reference materials they provide, some of which are available in Chinese and Spanish versions.

Note:  As new material becomes available, this site will be updated.