Ethical Considerations in Grant Reporting: Integrity, Consent, and Accountability
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-grant-data-09
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About the Article
This article examines the ethical foundations of grant reporting, emphasizing the importance of integrity, transparency, and accountability in sustaining trust with funders and protecting participants. It explores key principles such as honesty, beneficence, justice, informed consent, and confidentiality, and discusses strategies to mitigate ethical risks including fabrication, selection bias, and reporting bias.
The article highlights the role of consent and confidentiality in protecting participant rights, while also presenting methods—such as random sampling, blinded analysis, and external audits—that reinforce objectivity. Transparency through detailed methodology, acknowledgment of limitations, and stakeholder involvement is shown to enhance organizational credibility. Case examples illustrate how ethical breaches undermine legitimacy, while adherence to high standards strengthens long-term partnerships and funder confidence.
Key Topics
- Core principles of ethical grant reporting (honesty, beneficence, justice)
- Informed consent and confidentiality in non-profit reporting
- Risks of bias: selection, confirmation, and reporting bias
- Mitigation strategies: random sampling, peer review, blinded analysis
- Transparency and accountability in methodology and outcomes
- Case illustrations of ethical breaches and compliance practices
Academic Value
The article contributes to scholarly and practitioner debates by situating ethics as a central component of non-profit accountability. For academics, it engages with literature on evaluation ethics, bias mitigation, and organizational integrity. For practitioners, it offers concrete strategies to ensure ethical compliance in reporting processes, reinforcing credibility, building funder trust, and safeguarding participant rights.
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Ethical Considerations in Grant Reporting: Integrity, Consent, and Accountability. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-grant-data-09
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