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Guidelines for research ethics

At UiT The Arctic University of Norway approved research ethical norms, as presented in national and international guidelines for research ethics shall be used as a basis to ensure good research practice. Different research areas may have their own ethical challenges, and researchers and students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with and following the norms within their area.

National research ethics guidelines

National research ethics norms are set out in the guidelines issued by the Norwegian National Research Ethics Committees. The website also provides an overview of relevant international recommendations.

The Norwegian National Research Ethics Committees have a Research Ethics Library containing articles addressing various research ethics issues.

UiT guidelines

UiT also has its own guidelines aimed at promoting good research ethics at the university:

Updated: 01.10.2026, updated by: Amanda Skogsøy
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