Research ethics

The course description can be read on our student websites (student.oslomet.no).

This course is primarily for students enrolled in a PhD programme. Pending availability, applicants with a master’s degree or equivalent (120 ECTS) will be considered for admission.

We do not process applications without the following required attachments:

• All applicants must submit a short summary of their research project.
• If you are enrolled in a PhD programme outside of OsloMet you must provide a certified statement of admission.

Please upload required attachments in the “My documents” section in Søknadsweb.

Fall 2025

To apply for this course, submit your application via Søknadsweb (fsweb.no).

Application deadline: October 15. 

The course is listed in Søknadsweb under the section “PhD courses – SPS Autumn 2025”.

All classes are held from 09:00 until 15:00 on the following dates:

• November 13-14.
• November 17-18.

OsloMet reserves the right to adjust the scheduled program in the event of unforeseen events. OsloMet cannot reimburse individual expenses as a result of cancellations or other changes in the course program.

Approximately 364 pages.

• Camerer, C.F., Dreber, A., Holzmeister, F. et al. Evaluating the replicability of social science experiments in Nature and Science between 2010 and 2015. Nat Hum Behav 2, 637–644 (2018).
• De Vries, R. G., Rott, L. M., & Paruchuri, Y. (2010). “Normative environments of international science.” In M. S. Anderson & N. H. Steneck (eds.), International research collaborations. Much to be gained, many ways to get in trouble. Routledge. (16 pages)
• Douglas, H. (2008). The role of values in expert reasoning. Public Affairs Quarterly 22(1), 1-18. (18 pages)
• The European code of conduct for research integrity (2003), All European Academies (ALLEA)
• General guidelines (2019), National research ethics committees
• Hoffmann, Nimi “Involuntary experiments in former colonies: The case for a moratorium” World Development, Volume 127, 2020.
• Living guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research, ERA Forum Stakeholders’ document, The European Commission
• A multifaceted discussion of trust in and for higher education in Norway and the United Kingdom (133-144). Springer. (11 pages)
• Thomas-Hughes, H. (2018) “Ethical ‘mess’ in co-produced research: reflections from a U.K.-based case study.” International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 21(2), 231-242. (11 pages)
• Israel, M. (2015). Research ethics and integrity for social scientists: Beyond regulatory compliance. Sage. Chapters 5 and 10. (33 pages)
• Norwegian National Committee for Research Ethics in Sciences and Technology (2016). “Guidelines for Research Ethics in Science and Technology” (2nd ed). (24 pages)
• Norwegian National Committee for Research Ethics in the Social Sciences and the Humanities (2021). “Guidelines for Research Ethics in the Social Sciences and the Humanities” (5th ed). (36 pages)
• Messeri, L., Crockett, M.J. Artificial intelligence and illusions of understanding in scientific research. Nature 627, 49–58 (2024).
• Montreal statement on Research Integrity in Cross-Boundary Research Collaborations
  Tiidenberg, J. (2020). “Research ethics, vulnerability, and trust on the internet.” In J. Hunsinger et al. (eds.), Second International Handbook of Internet Research. (14 pages)
• Shamoo, A.E., & Resnik, D.B. (2022). Responsible conduct of research. 4th ed. Oxford University Press. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 12. (136 pages)
• World Medical Association (2013). Declaration of Helsinki – Ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects. (10th ed). (4 pages).

Participants that have successfully completed the course can order a transcript of records via StudentWeb (fsweb.no) or Vitnemålsportalen (vitnemålsportalen.no).

More information about transcript of records and diplomas (student.oslomet.no).