The reliability and credibility of the results of scientific research require that research follows the premises of the
The University of Helsinki is committed to observing the Guidelines for Good Scientific Practice and Procedures for Handling Misconduct and Fraud in Science of the
Research ethics are assessed in the University’s own
Research ethics are closely linked with other topics of research integrity, in other words,
Research ethical matters in the University of Helsinki are coordinated by Senior Advisor (Research Services)
At the national level, several advisory councils and committees are tasked with the coordination and promotion of research ethics while simultaneously harmonising practices and monitoring scientific progress.
Most of the national expert bodies dealing with research ethics operate under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Culture, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
The national expert bodies are: