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Information on obtaining ethical approval and on research ethics during the research process

When does research require ethical approval? What requirements are formulated in ethics guidelines of different research disciplines and what ethical aspects must researchers keep in mind in the context of research data management? On the following pages, researchers can find detailed information on research ethics-related issues.

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Information by the RatSWD

RatSWD publications and guides on research ethics

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Obtaining ethical approval

Requirements for and information on reviewing research projects

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Security-relevant research

Special instructions for dealing with security-relevant research

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Informed consent documents

Information on requirements for the design of informed consent documents in research projects

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Ethics guidelines and codes

Guidelines for research ethics of national and international research institutions and academic associations

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Further processes in managing empirical research data

Information on data management as a component of ethical conduct in research

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