European Commission Guidance on H2020 Program Ethics Self-assessment

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European Commission Guidance on H2020 Program Ethics Self-assessment

What is this about?

These guidelines were developed by the European Commission and provide guidance on how to get a proposal ready for ethics approval. When following the recommendations in the document, the research proposal will be in line with international, European Union and national laws. The guidelines pay particular attention to the following research topics.

1. Human embryos & foetuses
2. Human beings
3. Human cells or tissues
4. Personal data
5. Animals
6. Non-EU countries
7. Environment, health & safety
8. Dual use
9. Exclusive focus on civil applications
10. Potential misuse of research results
11. Other ethics issues

Why is this important?

Time invested in ethical self-assessment will improve the quality and rigour of the research methods and ensure the research proposal adhears to ethical standards.

For whom is this important?

Researchers

Other information

Who

• European Commission

When

• 2019

Good Practices & Misconduct

• Vulnerable and non-competent subjects
• Ethical approval by necessary body
• Research ethics
• Research with Humans
• research with animals