External Ethics Advisory Board
The External Ethics Advisory Board (EEAB) is an independent, multi-stakeholder body that provides external oversight and guidance. The objective of the Commission is to promote high ethical standards in research, specifically:
- to guarantee the proper application of Ethical principles and procedures;
- to support questions and requests for clarification within the scope of the ethics;
- to mediate and resolve conflicts or situations that arise during the project.
Description and Scope of Action
The External Ethics Advisory Board (EEAB) plays a crucial advisory role that intersects with various aspects of a project. Regarding the scope of its actions, we can identify the following key roles: Consultative for Living Knowledges Labs; Consultative for TRANS-lighthouses Consortium Management; Consultative for Gender Equality and Diversity Focal Point; and Consultative for Tasks implementation.
| Project segments | Scope of action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Consultative for TRANS-lighthouses Consortium Management |
Cross-cutting to all partners |
Support to SC on ethical issues through: - analysis of requests submitted; - providing advice and recommendations, - sharing expertise and experience on ethics topics with SC members. |
| Consultative for Living Knowledges Labs | Local Communities | The ethical situation that occurs during the LKL functioning will be supported by the Ethics Manager in articulation with EEAB. |
| Consultative for Gender Equality and Diversity Focal Point |
Support for the gender focal point |
Support to the GED on gender issues through: - defining its mandate and functioning; - consultations on gender issues; - assessing the completion of its mission. |
| Consultative for Work packages |
Permanent support during task implementation | The Ethics Manager will be permanently available to support partners on ethical issues during the implementation of tasks. |
Modalities for Reporting
To address ethical concerns throughout the project's lifecycle, we've established multiple channels for stakeholders to submit their requests and inquiries:
At the community level, individuals can engage:
- > Via email at ethics-lighthouses@ces.uc.pt.
- > In person by using dedicated boxes at our Living Knowledge Labs.
- > Online through our community website.
For members within the Consortium, options include:
- > Raising issues with the Steering Committee.
- > Via email at ethics-lighthouses@ces.uc.pt.
The workflow for handling these ethical requests is illustrated in the figure below.
