Research ethics

The University of Kassel considers research for the acquisition of new scientific knowledge and the further development of academic investigation as such to be one of its central tasks. The constitutionally protected academic freedom is indispensable for this, but at the same time respect for research ethics is also essential.

The German Research Foundation (DFG) and the National Academy of Sciences have repeatedly emphasized the importance of research ethics and issued corresponding guidelines.

The ethics committees at the University of Kassel

The University of Kassel has one central and two departmental ethics committees:

  1. The University Ethics Committee of the University of Kassel for Faculties 02, 06-16 and the School of Art and Design
  2. The Ethics Committee of Human Sciences (Faculty 01)
  3. The Ethics Committee of Social Sciences (Faculty 05)

Researchers in the Faculties of Human Sciences and Social Sciences are requested to contact the decentralized ethics committees of these faculties and the corresponding contact persons directly for questions and application reviews. Please note the various dates, deadlines and application documents.

For an ethical evaluation of your project, researchers at the University of Art and Design from Faculties 02, 06-16 and the School of Art and Design must first complete a self-assessment and send it to the office of the University Ethics Committee. They will then receive an evaluation and further information. If an assessment is required, we will then send you the current application form.

Note:
Please do not use old versions of the application form, as the contents have changed over time. You will always receive the latest version of the application form from the office.

Please send your full application to the office of the University ethics commission by e-mail.

Please note:
In order to be reviewed, applications must be received by the office 4 weeks before the respective meeting dates !

The meeting dates can be found on the University Ethics Committee website.

Coordination of the office of the University Ethics Committee

Carolin Schwarz
Research and Graduate Support Office
Office of the University Ethics Committee