Ethics Guidelines & Policies
Essential documents for ethical research conduct
Core Ethical Principles
Fundamental tenets guiding research ethics
Respect for Persons
Recognizing the autonomy of research participants and protecting those with diminished autonomy through informed consent processes and special protections for vulnerable populations.
Beneficence
Maximizing possible benefits and minimizing potential harms to participants. Researchers must systematically assess risks and benefits.
Justice
Fair distribution of the benefits and burdens of research. Selection of participants must be equitable and not exploit vulnerable populations.
Scientific Integrity
Research must be methodologically sound, with honest reporting of results and proper management of conflicts of interest.
Required Documents
Essential materials for ethics application
For All Applications
- Completed application form
- Research proposal (10-15 pages)
- Informed consent documents
- Data collection instruments
- Researcher CV(s)
Additional Requirements
- Application forms 1a, 1b
- Supervisor approval (for students)
- Permission letters (for field sites)
- Data management plan
- Risk mitigation strategy