Social Sciences Non-Interventional Research Ethics Committee

 The purpose of the Ankara Medipol University Social Sciences Non-Interventional Research Ethics Committee is to protect the rights of all individuals participating in non-interventional research conducted in the field of social sciences and to ensure that such research is carried out within the framework of scientific ethics.

Points to Consider When Submitting Documents:

• The application file must be prepared using the current forms published on the Ethics Committee web page.
• A printed copy of all application documents bearing wet signatures must be delivered by hand to the Secretariat of the Ankara Medipol University Social Sciences Non-Interventional Research Ethics Committee.
•  The data collection start date for the research must be after the date of the Ethics Committee meeting at which the relevant file will be reviewed, and the application checklist must be completed.
• After the application file has been prepared, the scanned versions of the wet-signed documents must also be sent as a single PDF file by e-mail to [email protected].
• All documents attached to the application must be identical to the originals and must bear wet signatures/be initialed by all researchers.

Mission

Our mission is to ensure that non-interventional research conducted in the field of social sciences is carried out in accordance with ethical standards, to protect the rights and safety of participants, to provide ethical guidance to researchers, and to promote responsible practices in scientific research.

Vision

Our vision is to become a standard-setting center at national and international levels for reliable and reputable social sciences research based on ethical values, and to lead the way in spreading ethical awareness within the research community.

Values

• Ethics and Integrity
• Fairness and Impartiality
• Respect and Human Rights
• Scientific Excellence
• Responsibility and Accountability
• Education and Awareness

Objectives

The Committee's primary objective is to ensure that non-interventional research conducted in the field of social sciences is planned and implemented in accordance with ethical principles; to foster a responsible and ethically aware research culture by guiding researchers; to protect participants' rights; to ensure transparency and accountability in research processes; to promote compliance with national and international ethical standards; and to support scientific studies that prioritize the benefit of society.

Documents and Forms