Peer Review – References and Further Reading

Internal

• The Bristol Doctoral College has guidance for PGRs on the peer review process.
• UoB information about Open Research includes guidance about open peer review.
• Please see the Research Governance and Integrity Policy, and Regulations on Research Misconduct  and University Policy on Academic Integrity for further policies that may relate to peer review.

External

• UKRI research councils including the ESRC and MRC have detailed guidance for peer reviewers.
• UKRI blogs as to importance of ensuring that the peer review system are fit for purpose and how they are crucial for research's success
• In the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) introduction to responsible conduct of research Chapter 10 has 7 bullet pointed pages dedicated to peer review.
• UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) has guidance about peer review in their code of practice.
• In 'Appendix 1' 'section 3' on page 12, the NIHR recommends that 'High quality peer review' must be indepenent, expert and proportionate.
• COPE provides 'ethical guidelines for peer reviewers'.
• EASE offers recommendations on 'how to respond to reviewers' comments'.
• The Peer Review Week blog series has a wealth of articles about the research integrity of peer review.
• The Scholarly Kitchen feature a number of posts, Q&As and videos about peer reviews. 

In addition to the above, where applicable please consider also looking at your funder for further guidance and best practice about peer reviews, particularly if the funder is facilitating the peer reviews.