MCAA Ethics

The MCAA emphasises and demands ethical behaviour among its members and within the organisation. Our members strive for a positive impact on research and engage in sustainable research practices, which should also reflect on their responsible and respectful behaviour in the MCAA.

MCAA Code of Conduct

We have co-designed the MCAA Code of Conduct with our members in a bottom-up approach to inspire adequate behaviour within our community. It includes the general ethics principles that govern the MCAA and guidelines for our members, Board, and other leadership roles within the Association.

Read the code of conduct

MCAA Ethics Committee

The MCAA Ethics Committee regulates our ethics and integrity issues, guides members toward acting ethically, and reviews actions that seem ethically questionable.

Read the Ethics Committee regulation

MCAA Whistleblowing Channel

We at the MCAA are committed to addressing and rectifying any malpractice, misconduct, or ethical violations in our community. We promote an environment encouraging MCAA members to come forward without fear of reprisal.


The MCAA Whistleblowing Channel is a secure and confidential platform for members to report any form of unethical behaviour they have witnessed or experienced firsthand. Read more here and report ethically questionable behaviours via the link below.

Access the MCAA Whistleblowing Channel