Responsible Research and Innovation

Ethics and integrity contribute to research quality and a respectful research culture. Discover how these principles are embedded in our policy.

As a researcher, you are responsible for how you engage with people, animals, plants, and the environment in your research. Find out which ethical guidelines and ethics committee may apply to your research. 

The CWI supports researchers who have questions about scientific integrity or who wish to report a potential misconduct affecting scientific integrity. 

Help protect human rights in your research and international collaborations. Learn how to assess whether a partnership or region poses potential risks for human rights and read about the initiatives of UHasselt to protect human rights.

Research security helps prevent unwanted interference, misuse, or espionage. Learn how to assess research security risks in your research and international collaborations, what preventive measures you can take, and how to request formal advice.

CME, SMEC, ECD, CWI... Sounds like an alphabet game? Don’t worry — this overview helps you find the right committee for your research.