Introduction to the new University Ethical Review System by Professor Judith Petts

Clarification note regarding staff and student research projects and School Ethics Committees (incorporating ethical review of postgraduate student projects) - updated 26th August 2008

Resources for Principal Investigators and
Supervisors (for postgraduate student research)

• What do I need to do (to get ethical approval)?
• Self-Assessment Process flowchart
• Fill in Self-Assessment Form online
• Download the Application for Ethical Review
• What happens to your application?
• How do I amend or renew an ethical approval?
• How do I apply for ethical approval for a programme of work?
• FAQ
• University Online Ethics Training Courses
• Guidance on producing participant information sheets and consent forms

Resources for Ethical Review Committee Members

• Information and guidance about the committee review process
• Access WebCT to log in to the Ethical Review System
• FAQ

Information about the ethical review process

• Action plan for the implementation of an ethical review system
• The ethical review process at the University of Birmingham
• Committee Standard Operating Procedures
• Committee Terms of Reference
• Committee membership list
• The ethical review hierarchy

Links

• University Code of Conduct for Research
• National Research Ethics Service (previously COREC)
• ESRC: Research Ethics Framework
• MRC: Good Research Practice
• NERC: Policy on Ethics
• Council for Science and Technology: Universal Ethical Code for Scientists
• More links

Contacts

Sue Cottam, Research Ethics Officer
Ext. 48825. Send email.

Jane Mitchell, Research Ethics Assistant
Ext. 48037. Send email.

Both Sue Cottam and Jane Mitchell can be contacted through the ethics queries email address. Please forward new enquiries to this address in the first instance.