Research Ethics
About the course
Ph.d.-course
PhD students apply by registering for class in Studentweb by February 1th.
Other applicants apply in Søknadsweb by application deadline December 1th. Application code 9301.
The course gives an introduction to the ethical guidelines for humanities and social science and important topics in research ethics relevant to these academic fields. Relevant topics are research integrity (fabrication, falsification and plagiarism), informed consent, handling of information about the informants, research on people not being able to consent to taking part in research, research on indigenous people and minorities, the relationship between research ethics and judicial issues, as well as the philosophic background for research ethics.
Furthermore, the course will provide information about formal rules and administrative systems related to research ethics, such as Datatilsynet [The Data Inspectorate] and its underlying bodies, the national committees for research ethics in Norway.
Admission requirements
Target group: PhD students in humanities and social sciences.
Admission requirement is being a PhD student.
PhD students from other universities must upload a document from their home institution stating that there are registered PhD students.
There are a maximum of 35 seats, these will be prioritized after target group and category 1-2:
Category 1: Students admitted to the PhD program at UiT.
Category 2: PhD students from other universities.
PhD students at UiT apply by registering for class in Studentweb by February 1th.Other applicants apply in Søknadsweb by application deadline December 1th. Application code 9301.
Objectives of the course
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- PSY-8010 Research ethics 3 ects
- PSY-8004 Research ethics 3 ects
- HEL-8010 Research Ethics and Theory of Science 3 ects
- SVF-8600 Philosophy and Ethics of Science 3 ects
- HEL-8040 Theory of science, research ethics and research design 3 ects
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminar
Day 1 and day 2 consists of approximated 10 hours of lecture and seminar. Day 3 consists of a mandatory presentation by the participants.
Day 1 is common for all students and the lectures focuses on general ethical problems.
Day 2 consist of both common lectures and different workshops that focuses on different research ethical questions. The students will be able to choose the workshop according to their interests and the subject that are most relevant to their research project and their academic fields. The subjects for workshop discussions will be announced in advance.
Day 3 is organized as a seminar where the participants must orally present their project and ethical problems relevant to the project for about 20 minutes each participant, including discussion.
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishRecommended reading/syllabus
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Pensumliste for SVF-8038 Research Ethics (VÅR 2024)Examination
| Off campus exam | Hand in: 29.04.2024 14:00 |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
To take an examination, the student must have passed the following coursework requirements
| Participation and oral presentation | Grade: Approved – not approved |
Everything you need to know about before, during, and after the exam; registration, absence, appeals, and diplomas: UiT Exams homepage
More info about the coursework requirements
Participation and oral presentationRe-sit examination
Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.
