Research ethics
Research ethics is a worldwide set of principles governing the design, management and conduct of research involving interactions between researchers and human participants, their tissue or data.
Our adaptation of these worldwide principles is set out in our and this includes consideration of the following key elements:
- respect for autonomy
- the balance of risk versus benefit
- avoiding harm
- justice
- confidentiality
- integrity
Research Ethics Toolkit
We offer a range of interactive tools to support researchers with determining if their project requires formal research ethics approval, in addition to detailed resources to provide guidance and support on the key ethical issues and risks related to their research. Key tools include:
- : our interactive tool to help determine if your project requires formal research ethics approval or qualifies for an ethical exemption
- (REACH): our online chatbot to provide signposting assistance to guidance and support information
- : our digital library of resources for consideration of the fundamental principles of research ethics, designing your study ethically and constructing ethical and legally compliant study documentation.
- : your most common questions related to research ethics, complete with detailed answers and signposting information.