Developing Scientific Research with Ethics and Integrity

Lead: UCLan
Main Objectives:

• To investigate the nature and scale of the sources of mistrust in society
• To identify the consequences of mistrust in science
• To understand the challenges of science-society co-creation

By achieving these objectives, WP1 will inform subsequent stages of the VERITY project and contribute to the development of strategies and interventions aimed at enhancing trust and fostering more productive collaborations between science and society.

Lead: EUREC
Objectives:

• To Identify and map the most important stewards of trust and other relevant stakeholders
• To Develop a stakeholder engagement strategy
• To Create and manage the VERITY Advisory and Impact Board
• To Cluster with relevant EU projects to ensure sharing of knowledge

Lead: ZSI
Objectives:

• To identify the most relevant strategies, tools, and methods tackling societal mistrust in science
• To understand the conditions under which the identified strategies, tools, and methods are the most effective
• To assess the conditions for better aligning strategic research with society needs, expectations, and values

By achieving these objectives, WP3 aims to contribute to the development of evidence-based strategies and approaches for addressing societal mistrust in science. The findings will inform the implementation of interventions within the VERITY project and provide guidance on how to align research activities with societal needs ultimately enhancing trust and promoting meaningful engagement between science and society.

Lead: TRI
Objectives:

• To Synthesize evidence and knowledge collected in previous WPs
• Develop policy guidance and recommendations in close collaboration with potential users and stakeholders
• Validate the policy guidance and recommendations, assess their implementability, and potential for practical operationalisation

By achieving these objectives, WP4 aims to co-create a comprehensive and practical protocol that stewards of trust can use to guide actions and initiatives to enhance societal trust in the R&I system and promote confidence in its outcomes. The active involvement of potential users and stakeholders throughout the process ensures that the protocol is aligned with their needs and expectations.

Lead: F6S
Objectives:

• To elaborate and implement the project’s dissemination and communications plans
• To engage in innovative and inclusive means of communication and dissemination of scientific narratives that contribute to combating misinformation and fake news
• To engage with relevant stakeholders to strengthen the co-creation of R&I contents by society
• To ensure uptake and exploitation of project results and sustainability beyond the project

By achieving these objectives, WP5 aims to effectively communicate the activities and findings of the VERITY project, engage stakeholders, promote accurate scientific narratives, and ensure the long-term impact and sustainability of the project’s results. Through comprehensive dissemination, communication, and engagement strategies, WP5 contributes to enhancing trust in science and fostering meaningful interactions between science and society.

Lead: TRI
Objectives:

• To guarantee smooth and effective coordination and management
• To perform ongoing monitoring and comprehensive quality assurance
• To ensure compliance with ethics and data protection requirements
• To develop optimal research data management strategy

By achieving these objectives, WP6 contributes to the overall success of the VERITY project by ensuring efficient project coordination and management, maintaining high-quality standards. Through robust governance and management processes, WP6 enables the project to meet its research objectives while adhering to ethical and legal standards.