Central ethics committee
Through our teaching and research, we wish to make our contribution towards serving the peaceful coexistence of people and to solving the key issues of our time.
From the Guiding Principles of Leibniz University Hannover
Leibniz University Hannover employs a set of guidelines, procedures and institutions to ensure compliance with ethical standards during the research process and to create transparency with regard to the collection and use of scientific data. This page provides an overview.
Central ethics committee
The Central Ethics Commission of Leibniz University Hannover assesses the ethical acceptability of research projects in humans or using human data that are to be carried out at Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) or the Hannover University of Music, Drama and Media (HMTMH). It observes the rules of procedure of the Ethics Commission of the German Society for Psychology.
Transparency in research
Leibniz University Hannover has taken a number of measures to ensure transparency about the in research carried out at the university. We regularly inform the public about current research projects funded by third parties and promote the free availability of research results ("open access").
Ensuring good scientific practice
The regulations to ensure good scientific practice at Leibniz University Hannover help to avoid scientific misconduct and to establish good scientific practice. In a suspected case of scientific misconduct, members of Leibniz University Hannover may contact a mediator. If there is reasonable suspicion, an independent commission of inquiry will take action.
Research data management
Leibniz University Hannover is committed to the importance of research data in the scientific knowledge process. It promotes systematic and transparent handling of research data. A team of specialists from the research service, library and data centre provides information and advice on all aspects of research data management.
