The Ethics Committee and its tasks
The Ethics Committee of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology is the central body that deals with ethical issues at KIT. The Ethics Commission has the following tasks, among others:
- To deal with ethical issues of fundamental importance for KIT and to make (final) recommendations.
- To examine the ethical admissibility of research projects(information on the application procedure).
- To deal with the risks of misuse of research work carried out at KIT (security-relevant research/dual use).
- To appeal to the KIT Senate on fundamental ethical issues.
The composition and tasks of the Ethics Committee are regulated in the "Guidelines for Ethical Principles of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)". The Ethics Committee has established its own rules of procedure.
The Ethics Committee is supported in its work by the Office for Good Scientific Practice and Ethical Principles.
Members of the Ethics Committee
| Commission members | Chair: Professors and leading scientists:
Academic and research assistants:
Doctoral students:
Students:
Employees from administration and technology: Member of the Staff Council:
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| Guests with an advisory vote | Ombudspersons for the Ethical Principles: Compliance Officer:
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| Organizational responsibility | Office for Good Scientific Practice and Ethical Principles: |