Research ethics
All research raises ethical issues. Some research cannot be carried out by members of this University without the approval of the Research Ethics Committee. These pages are designed to tell you when that is the case and to explain how that approval may be obtained.
Please follow the links below for more information:
- – an explanation of the constitution and role of the Research Ethics Committee, with documentation annexed
- What do I need to do? - a guide to procedure for researchers
- Data Protection and Research - guidance on data protection considerations for research
- Timetable - Research Ethics Committee Deadlines
Things to do now
- Contact the Research & Ethics Committee by email on urec@reading.ac.uk