Research Ethics

For advice and guidance relating to research ethics at QMU please contact the Secretary to the University Research Ethics Committee researchethics@qmu.ac.uk.

No research may proceed without formal ethical approval received in writing. Applications for ethical approval are reviewed initially by the Divisional Research Ethics Committees (DivRec) with four possible outcomes: (a) referral back to applicant for amendments b) approval by the DivRec; c) referral to the University Research Ethics Committee (UREC) for further review; d) referral to an external ethics committee such as NHS (IRAS). All research must receive QMU ethical approval before submission to an external committee.

Research Ethics:Regulations, procedures and guidelines

Ethical Approval Form - Form for use by staff and students seeking ethical approval.

Consent Form Templates:

Participant Consent Form

Participant Online Survey Consent Form

Parent or Guardian Consent-Assent Form

Child Consent-Assent Form

Participant Information Sheet (PIS) Templates:

Adult and 16 - 18 year old PIS

Child up to 5 years PIS

Child aged between 6 & 15 years PIS

Parent or Guardian PIS