Research Ethics
legislation, rules and good research practice.
Ethical review
Are you planning to do research that involves people or the processing of personal data? If so, you may need to seek ethical approval.
More information about ethical review
The Swedish Ethical Review Authority (in Swedish)
Informed consent
Research on humans is normally only permissible if the participants have agreed to participate in the study.
Handling personal data
Research often involves handling data that can be linked in some way to living individuals. The Personal Data Act regulates the management of such data.
More information about managing personal data
Deviations from good research practice - research misconduct.
At Lund University, deviations from good research practice and research misconduct are handled by the Deviations from Good Research Practice Review Board.
More information about deviations from good research practice and research misconduct