Guidance on ethical issues in research involving humans
A new online ethics system for research involving humans is coming soon
The University is currently engaged in a project to introduce a new online ethics system for ethics applications and review of research involving human participants, data and samples.
School ethics committees can now choose to 'opt in' to using the new system - if you are unsure if your School has opted in yet, please contact your School ethics committee.
Access to the old ethics system for new applications will cease on Friday 7 March 2025.
Visit the ethics management project webpage for more information, including links and resources for those piloting the system.
The guidance on this page covers the specific ethical issues you may need to consider when completing your ethical application form if you are conducting research involving human participants, their data or samples.
For guidance on other aspects of good research conduct visit the good research conduct web page.
If you are unable to find guidance relating to your circumstances seek advice from your School ethics committee and consult external guidance specific to your discipline (such as a learned society).
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