Research ethics and good research practice, 3 credits
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Doctoral Course: Research Ethics and Good Research Practice
Course Information
The course is part of the courses offered for the three subjects Disability Research, Sports Science, and Medical Science within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. It is compulsory for PhD students admitted to these subjects from the autumn of 2022.
Research Education Subject
- Disability Research
- Medical Science
- Sport Science
Course Period
The course will be held from September 2026 to October 2026.
Course Main Content
The aim of the course is for doctoral students to acquire a wider knowledge base and an in-depth understanding of research ethics and good research practice. The course content is organized in four areas:
- Normative ethics
- Ethical guidelines for research and ethical review
- Good research practice and research integrity
- Gender equality and equality as quality aspects in research
Teaching Formats
The course is held on campus with lectures, seminars, and literature reading. It is held during 8 weeks at the start of each autumn semester and is planned to require 80 hours of study. The course is held in English, but if all students prefer Swedish, lectures or seminars in Swedish may occur.
Course Schedule
The course will next run from week 36 to week 43 in 2026. There will be 4 campus-based sessions.
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