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Becoming an ethical researcher

The Open University — OpenLearn

Online Online via OpenLearn; The Open University, United Kingdom Rolling

18-hour self-paced course. Analyze ethical decisions in planning, conducting and reporting studies involving people. Completing the content and required quizzes can earn a free OU digital badge and participation statement.

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Opportunity type: Free Courses
Subtype: Individual assessed course within the OpenLearn badged-course collection
Academic field: Research Ethics
Format: Online
Location: Online via OpenLearn; The Open University, United Kingdom
Exact schedule: Self-paced; no scheduled live sessions listed
Duration: 18 hours; self-paced
Application status: Rolling

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Grades eligible: High-school learners can participate; open enrollment with age 13+ accounts
Age requirements: 13+ to create an account and earn recognition; no minimum age to read public content
Age range: 13+
Other requirements: High-school students aged 13+ can enroll under OpenLearn's general account policy. Open to other learners too. Advanced-level content; substantial prior educational experience is recommended.

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Deadlines and required materials can change between program cycles.

Main deadline: Rolling
Application requirements: Create a free account to record progress, read the course content and pass compulsory quizzes for the badge. Public content can be read without registering.

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Program fee	$0.00	No charge	$0 — study, digital badge and participation statement are free Cost source
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Hello, I am interested in Becoming an ethical researcher. Could you confirm the following for the current cycle? 1. What is the required housing cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 2. What is the required meals cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 3. What is the required travel cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 4. What is the required local transportation cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 5. What is the required materials cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 6. What is the required required equipment cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 7. What is the required other mandatory costs cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 8. What is the required deposit cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 9. What must I pay before attending? Is any deposit credited toward fees, and when are reimbursements paid? Thank you.

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