Function

National Advisory Board on Research Ethics was founded in 1991 to address ethical questions relating to research and to the advancement of research ethics in Finland (Decree 1347 of 15 November 1991). The Sectretary General of the Council is attached to the Federation of Finnish Learned Societies.

Action plan 2012 [pdf]
Action plan 2011 [pdf]
Annual report 2010 [pdf]
Brochure [pdf]

The Board shall

• Make proposals and issue statements to governmental authorities on legislative and other matters concerning research ethics.
• Act as an expert body working towards the resolution of ethical issues relating to research.
• Take initiative in advancing research ethics and promote discussion concerning research ethics.
• Monitor international developments in the area and take actively part in international co-operation.
• Inform the public about research ethics.

National Advisory Board on Research Ethics, which is nominated by the Ministry of Education and Culture for a term of three years at a time, meets seven times in a year.

The National Advisory Board on Research Ethics gives out reformed guidelines: Good scientific practise and procedures for handling misconduct and fraud in science.