Module 1: Foundations of Research Ethics

·       Historical context of research ethics violations

·       Key ethical principles: respect for persons, beneficence, justice

·       Major ethical codes and guidelines (e.g., Belmont Report)

·       The role of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) or Ethics Committees

·       Understanding different ethical perspectives in research

·       Practical session: Analyzing a historical case of research misconduct in light of ethical principles.

Module 2: Informed Consent and Participant Protection

·       Elements of valid informed consent: information, comprehension, voluntariness

·       Documentation of informed consent

·       Special populations and vulnerable subjects in research

·       Privacy, confidentiality, and anonymity

·       Risks and benefits assessment in research protocols

·       Practical session: Practicing how to obtain informed consent from a research participant.

Module 3: Privacy, Confidentiality, and Data Security

·       Legal and ethical frameworks for privacy and data protection

·       Strategies for ensuring confidentiality of research data

·       Data security measures and best practices

·       Anonymization and de-identification techniques

·       Data sharing and secondary use of data: ethical considerations

·       Practical session: Developing a data management plan that addresses privacy and confidentiality.

Module 4: Data Management and Sharing

·       Principles of responsible data management

·       Data collection, storage, and security best practices

·       Data analysis and interpretation: ensuring accuracy and integrity

·       Data sharing policies and practices

·       Open science and data accessibility

·       Practical session: Developing a data management plan for a research project, including data sharing strategies.

Module 5: Authorship and Intellectual Property

·       Criteria for authorship in research publications

·       Order of authors and contributions

·       Addressing authorship disputes

·       Intellectual property rights in research (patents, copyrights)

·       Open access publishing and licensing

·       Practical session: Discussing a hypothetical authorship dispute and proposing a resolution.

Module 6: Peer Review Ethics

·       The purpose and process of peer review

·       Responsibilities of reviewers: impartiality, confidentiality, constructive feedback

·       Ethical issues for authors in the peer review process

·       Conflicts of interest in peer review

·       Ensuring the integrity of the peer review process

·       Practical session: Reviewing a sample manuscript and providing constructive feedback.

Module 7: Research Misconduct

·       Definition and types of research misconduct: fabrication, falsification, plagiarism

·       Policies and procedures for addressing research misconduct

·       Whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms

·       Consequences of research misconduct for individuals and institutions

·       Promoting a culture of research integrity to prevent misconduct

·       Practical session: Analyzing a case study of alleged research misconduct and discussing appropriate actions.

Module 8: Conflict of Interest in Research

·       Identifying different types of conflicts of interest (financial, personal, academic)

·       Institutional policies on conflict of interest

·       Disclosure and management of conflicts of interest

·       Objectivity and bias in research

·       Strategies for minimizing the impact of conflicts of interest

·       Practical session: Identifying potential conflicts of interest in a research scenario and proposing management strategies.

Module 9: Responsible Use of Animals in Research

·       Ethical principles guiding animal research (the 3Rs: Replacement, Reduction, Refinement)

·       Regulations and guidelines for animal care and use

·       Justification for animal use in research

·       Minimizing pain and distress in animal studies

·       Ethical review of animal research protocols

·       Practical session: Reviewing an animal research protocol from an ethical perspective.

Module 10: Responsible Conduct in Collaborative Research and Emerging Areas

·       Ethical challenges in interdisciplinary and international collaborations

·       Data sharing and intellectual property in collaborations

·       Authorship and communication in collaborative projects

·       Ethical considerations in emerging research areas (e.g., AI, big data, genomics)

·       Anticipating and addressing new ethical challenges in research

·       Practical session: Discussing ethical considerations in a hypothetical international research collaboration.

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

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Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

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3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

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This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

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