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Taylor & Francis summit highlights need for stronger research integrity practices in India

Multi-stakeholder meeting identifies training, policy alignment, and institutional support as key priorities

Posed group photo. 26 people standing in three rows.
Photo: Research integrity experts and institutional leaders at the Taylor & Francis Research Integrity Summit in New Delhi*

Collaboration between institutions, publishers and the government is needed to address research integrity challenges in India, participants at the Research Integrity Summit hosted by Taylor & Francis concluded.

The Summit, held at the Indian International Centre, New Delhi, brought together senior stakeholders from leading research organizations, government bodies and academia to discuss ways to strengthen ethical practices and maintain trust in research.

While agreeing that the challenges are multiple, a common theme emerged: researchers cannot address them alone. Participants pointed to mounting pressures, including tight publication timelines, funding constraints and career uncertainty, which can sometimes lead to compromised research practices, underscoring the importance of structured resources and early-stage intervention.

“It was heartening to see delegates coming together, united by a determination to establish better support for researchers navigating today’s ethical challenges,” said Nitasha Devasar, Vice President and Commercial Lead for South Asia & Africa at Taylor & Francis. “This collective commitment will help us foster a culture that enables integrity in research practices and promote trust in research outputs.”

Delegates identified joint training programs, mentorship initiatives and clearer institutional frameworks as practical steps to support researchers. They also highlighted the need for dedicated Research Integrity Offices (RIOs) and more consistent policies on data management and research standards.

Presentations at the summit covered key areas including governance and accountability in research, access to knowledge, collaborative frameworks, and the evolving role of RIOs, alongside emerging challenges such as the impact of artificial intelligence on research practices.

“This event emphasized the importance of building collaborative networks of research ethics professionals across the country and raising awareness of research integrity in India,” said Dr Sabuj Bhattacharyya of the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine.

Taylor & Francis aims to work with participating institutions to explore actionable next steps and support the development of collaborative initiatives.

*Pictured above

Front row, left to right: Jatin Julka (Taylor & Francis); Dr Pooja Sharma (ICMR); Dr Lucky Singh (ICMR); Dr Tulsi Adhikari (ICMR); Dr Hafsa Ahmad (PSA office to Government of India); Dr Nitesh Singh Pawar (ICMR); Nitasha Devasar (Taylor & Francis); Abhishek Bhardwaj (Taylor & Francis); Dr Narinder Sharma (Amritsar Group of Colleges); Dr Shweta Tanwar (ICMR); Dr Laura Wilson (Taylor & Francis); Aditi Goel (Taylor & Francis); Prakriti Das (Taylor & Francis)

Second row, left to right: Tanvi Singh (NCBS); Dr Sabuj Bhattacharyya (inSTem); Rajni Dhingra (Taylor & Francis); Dr Viswajanani (TKDL, CSIR); Dr Jyoti Bajaj (Taylor & Francis); Dr Madhurima Kahali (Taylor & Francis); Dr Tejasvi K (DRDO, the one in white shirt); Dr Rohit Saxena (AIIMS, New Delhi); Amber Atal (Taylor & Francis); Dr Santhosh (MAHE)

Third row, left to right: Dr Dileep G (ICMR); Dr Gagandeep Singh (Taylor & Francis); Dr Pradeep Kumar Burma (Delhi University)

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