Research integrity, ethics and legal aspects

As a researcher, you are responsible for following good research practice in your research. This includes staying informed and following the rules and guidelines that apply, and ensuring that the ethical issues raised by your research are properly addressed. You can find information and guidance on different areas of research ethics under the headings on the left.

Selected reading

Stockholm University’s research integrity and ethics policy

The main purpose of this policy is to clarify the overall view of Stockholm University as regards protecting and promoting good research practice.

Ethical review of research involving humans

According to the Ethical Review Act (lag (2003:460) om etikprövning av forskning som avser människor) ethical review is required for certain kinds of research involving humans.

How to inform research subjects and ask for their consent

A guide, including templates that may be used, for researchers at Stockholm University on how to inform research subjects and ask for their consent

The Nagoya Protocol and the EU-ABS regulation

Information on research into genetic resources and traditional knowledge linked to such material.

Ethics support
Contact The ethics support function at the Office for Research, Engagement and Innovation Services if you have questions about research ethics, ethical review, ethical guidelines, good research practice and research misconduct
Legal Advice
Please contact the Division for Legal Affairs by sending in your legal questions through the Legal Advice function. Legal questions can concern, for example, copyright, the principle of public access to information and secrecy.
Personal data and data protection
Contact the data protection officer when you have questions about personal data.
License permit office
The Nagoya Protocol and the EU-ABS regulation
If you consider that your research may fall within the scope of the Nagoya Protocol and the ABS Regulation, that a declaration of due diligence needs to be submitted or if you have questions, please contact the Office for Research, Engagement and Innovation Services for support.
Viviana Stechina

Last updated: 2024-10-23

Source: Office for Research, Engagement and Innovation Services (REIS)