Research Ethics
Research Ethics
From inception of any research project to dissemination of its results, considering ethical aspects is an active responsibility of researchers. This means that researchers must:
- endeavour to maintain the safety of all human and animal participants in the project
- consider the impact of their research and any published outputs, ensuring there will be no adverse ethical impacts on communities and groups
- is in accordance with NMIT’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi Policy and can contribute to needs and aspirations of Tangata Whenua of Te Tauihuto meaningful engagement and outcomes for Māori and researchers
All research at NMIT, whether undertaken by staff members, or by students as part of undergraduate, post-graduate courses, requires ethics approval.
Ethics Committees
To ensure that all research is done correctly we adhere to the Code of Ethical Conduct(external link) for Research.
There are two ethical committees at NMIT:
- Research and Ethics Committee
- Animal Ethics Committee
The purpose of the Animal Ethics Committee is to consider ethical matters pertaining t o the manipulation of animals for research, testing, and teaching at Te Pūkenga/NMIT, as well as the manipulation of animal by parented organisations. (Read more in the CEC [PDF 579 KB] for use of Animals in Research, Testing and Teaching)
Additionally, appropriate consultation with Māori for rangahau: research by Māori, about Māori (i.e. language, knowledge or persons), and/or for Māori. It ensures a thorough process that reflects NMIT’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi Policy, upholds the needs and aspirations of Tangata Whenua of Te Tauihu and can contribute to meaningful engagement and outcomes for Māori and researchers.
Please contact the Research Support Coordinator for more information about research ethics approval process.
