# Research Ethics

Principles that guide responsible research involving people, animals, and data.

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Last updated: 2026-11-09T19:00:06.532Z
Parent topic: [research](https://givegigs.com/wiki/research)

## Contents
- [Overview](#wiki-section-overview-1)
- [Ethics through the research lifecycle](#wiki-section-practice-2)
- [Respect and accountability](#wiki-section-context-3)

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## Overview

Research ethics concerns responsibilities to participants, communities, animals, colleagues, and the public. Core questions include whether risks are justified, whether participation is voluntary, how privacy is protected, and whether the methods and results are reported honestly. Requirements vary by discipline and jurisdiction.

Explore related topics:
- [informed-consent](https://givegigs.com/wiki/informed-consent)
- [privacy](https://givegigs.com/wiki/privacy)
- [citations](https://givegigs.com/wiki/citations)
- [reproducibility](https://givegigs.com/wiki/reproducibility)

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## Ethics through the research lifecycle

Consider foreseeable harms before collecting data, explain participation in an accessible way, minimize identifying information, and limit access and retention. Keep accurate records, disclose relevant conflicts, report methods and results faithfully, and correct errors. Independent review may be required, but ethical responsibility remains with the research team throughout the work.

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## Respect and accountability

A formal approval does not make every study fair or safe. Engage affected communities when appropriate, account for unequal power, and consider who benefits from the research and who bears its risks. Do not assume that one consent form or review process fits every culture, age group, or research setting.

## Sources

- [U\.S\. HHS Office for Human Research Protections: Belmont Report](https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/belmont-report/index.html)

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