Ethical Review
If your research involves humans or animals, it’s likely you’ll have to go through an Ethical Review process. This ensures:
- best practice with regard to ethical considerations in research
- meeting all legislative, regulatory, and funder requirements
- safeguarding the reputation of the 5XÉçÇøÊÓƵ
There are different pathways for ethical review, depending on whether your project is low or higher risk. This self-assessment checklist will help you decide whether you need to go through the review process.
In this video, Dr Antony Walsh, Research Governance Officer, explains the importance of ethical review:
For more information about research governance, please visit the website. You can also attend regular workshops through the Researcher Development Programme.