Module 1: Fundamentals of Research Ethics

• Historical context (Nuremberg Code, Belmont Report)

• Core ethical principles: Respect, Beneficence, Justice

Module 2: Informed Consent and Autonomy

• Designing ethical consent forms

• Cultural sensitivity and vulnerable populations

Module 3: Data Privacy and Confidentiality

• Handling sensitive data

• Compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)

Module 4: Ethical Issues in Scientific Misconduct

• Plagiarism, falsification, and fabrication

• Whistleblower protections

Module 5: Responsible Conduct of Research

• Collaboration, authorship, publication ethics

• Peer review integrity

Module 6: Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Ethics Committees

• Their roles and responsibilities

• How to effectively participate or advocate within IRBs

Module 7: Community-Based and Participatory Research Ethics

• Power dynamics in field research

• Building equitable partnerships

Module 8: Ethics in AI and Emerging Technologies

• Ethical concerns in machine learning and biomedical tech

• Bias, transparency, and accountability in algorithms

Module 9: Global Research and Cross-Cultural

• Ethics Conducting ethical research across borders

• Navigating cultural norms and ethical conflicts

Module 10: Ethics in Clinical Trials

• Phases of trials and ethical review

• Managing conflicts of interest