"Scientists handle the constitutionally granted freedom of research responsibly. They take into account rights and obligations, especially those resulting from legal requirements, but also from contracts with third parties, and, if necessary, obtain and submit approvals and ethical votes. With regard to research projects, a thorough assessment of the research consequences and evaluation of the respective ethical aspects should be carried out" (DFG Code of Conduct, Guideline 10).
Research Ethics
Here you may find a "Best Practice Collection on Research Ethics" compiled by the German Data Forum (RatSWD) for different user groups:
Please also note the cross-disciplinary as well as discipline-specific guidelines on research ethics published by national and international academic associations:
BEST-PRACTICE COLLECTIONS OF THE GERMAN DATA FORUM (RatSWD):
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