Good practice and research ethics

Ethical review is not about preventing or making it difficult to carry out research, but about helping the researcher think through the ethical issues and how to deal with them. The risks and benefits for participants and also the researchers are considered. The principles of good research practice encourage those involved in research to consider the wider consequences of their research and engage with practical, ethical and intellectual challenges inherent in high quality research.

In this section of the website you will find information on

• Applying for ethical review
• through the University of Leeds,
• through the NHS,
• for clinical trials,
• applying for light touch ethical review,
• or applying for an amendment
• Policies relating to research ethics
• Faculty Research Ethics Committees (FRECs)
• Training courses on research ethics
• Information about the Human Tissue Act
• Frequently asked questions about research ethics

Useful information

Why ethical review is necessary - information for applicants
University Guidance on Identifying Ethical Issues
EthicalReviewProcessesFlowchart.docx
The RCUK Policy and Code of Conduct on the Governance of Good Research Conduct
Further information on the code on the RCUK website
The UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) Code of Practice in Research

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Other areas you may be interested in:

• Ethical review process
• Ethical review FAQs
• University ethics policies
• UOL policies relating to research
• NHS ethical review
• University ethical review