Regulation of the Research Ethics Committee (REC) of AUTH
The Regulation of the Research Ethics Committee (REC) of Aristotle University of
Thessaloniki includes:
Establishment & Purpose: role of the REC, objectives regarding ethics and deontology in research.
Committee Composition: number of members, origin (AUTH – external), term of office.
Responsibilities: review & approval of research projects, issuing opinions, training, addressing misconduct (plagiarism, falsification, conflicts of interest).
Proposal Submission Process: required forms, evaluation procedure, possible outcomes (approval – revision – rejection – request for reconsideration).
General Principles of Research: honesty, objectivity, respect for rights, protection of personal data & intellectual property.
Special Provisions:
Research involving humans (informed consent, protection of vulnerable groups).
Research involving animals (3R principles: Replacement – Reduction – Refinement).
Research using biological material, cells, tissues.
Use/processing of personal data (GDPR).
Research conducted in third countries (compliance with national & EU legislation).
Protection of the environment and cultural heritage.
Prevention of malicious or improper use of research results.
Special consideration for new technologies and citizen science.
Control & Approval Procedures: decision-making process, criteria, record keeping.
Validity & Amendments: entry into force upon publication in the Government
Gazette, possibility of amendments by the Senate.