The Nordic countries share a set of values and notions of responsible conduct of research. However, national guidelines and procedures differ considerably. Against this background, NordForsk invited experts to a seminar on Research Integrity procedures and professional research ethics review processes in the Nordic countries. The aim of the seminar was firstly to obtain a comprehensive picture of the ethical procedures and practices, as well as of the legal frameworks. Secondly, the purpose was to use the input received as a first frame of reference for a NordForsk policy regarding ethical perspectives on research programmes supported by at least three Nordic countries.

This report includes a summary of the presentations at the expert seminar which took place in Oslo, 9 April 2014, and gives an overview of the situation in each of the five Nordic countries.