The objective of this course is for the doctoral student to:
• understand central research ethical theories, principles and guidelines, to gain the possibility to reflect over ethical aspects of his or her own research
• understand what is good research and the boundaries for what is ethically unacceptable research with regards to humans and animals, and to the researcher's own academic integrity
• develop a research ethical approach within his or her own research, to others' research and to society
Several dates available
Only applicants with a KI login (KI ID) can apply for this course during the course catalogue's regular application period. Applications for any remaining places may later be opened to other applicants.
After having completed the course, the doctoral student should be able to:
• give an account of research ethical theories, principles, and, to some extent, guidelines
• account for common problems that arise in the area of research ethics
• identify, analyze, and discuss research ethical issues and conflicts
• conduct a research ethical argumentation for or against a matter
No prerequisite courses, or equivalent, demanded for this cour