New Publication: BriGRETE Needs Assessment Report Now Available!

We are excited to announce the release of the BriGRETE Needs Assessment Report, a foundational document for shaping future training and education in research ethics across Europe.

This comprehensive report synthesizes data from 17 Research Ethics Committees (RECs) and 449 researchers across multiple European countries, uncovering key gaps in ethical training, digital tools, and institutional support. With a particular focus on the ethical challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies, the findings underline the urgent need for harmonized, innovative, and accessible ethics education.

🔍 What’s inside the report:

• A consolidated analysis of challenges faced by RECs, such as limited resources, lack of automation, and increasing proposal complexity—especially those involving AI.

• Insights into researchers’ training gaps, common ethical dilemmas, and preferred learning formats (e.g., online courses, workshops, certification programs).

• A roadmap for the BriGRETE research ethics training curriculum, designed to support both RECs and researchers with relevant content, practical tools, and collaborative networks.

📥 Access the full report and annexes:

We invite you to explore the full report and its annexes to better understand the needs and directions for building a stronger, more resilient research ethics ecosystem in Europe:

👉Download the Full Needs Assessment Report (PDF)

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