Ethics Committee for Research Projects

The main concern of the Ethics Committee for the ethical assessment of Research Projects at the IfK is to evaluate the ethical risks and the ethical acceptability of projects involving the study of human experience and behaviour. The Ethics Committee reviews applications submitted by researchers of the Department of Communication (IfK) at the University of Münster.

The Ethics Committee currently consists of the following members:

• Dr Stephan O. Görland        
• Jun Prof Dr Jakob Jünger     
• Prof Dr Julia Metag (vice-chair)
• Dr Anne Mollen
• Dr Stephan Niemand            
• Prof Dr Thorsten Quandt    
• Dr Felix Reer             
• Prof Dr Armin Scholl (chair)
• Prof Dr Nina Springer
• Prof Dr Helena Stehle          
• Dr Lars-Ole Wehden
• Dr Florian Wintterlin

Applications for review must be submitted by the IfK researchers responsible for the project. Information on the application process and evaluation criteria can be found in the Rules of Procedure and the Ethics Committee's Guidelines for the Ethical Assessment of Research Projects at the IfK. The guide for applicants provides information on the documents required for submission.

• Rules of Procedure of the Ethics Committee for the Ethical Assessment of Research Projects [GERMAN]
• Guidelines of the Ethics Committee for the Ethical Assessment of Research Projects [GERMAN]
• Guide for Submitting Applications [GERMAN]

Inquiries and applications should be addressed to the chair of the Ethics Committee, Prof. Dr. Armin Scholl.