UNIVERSITY ETHICS REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES

Ethics Documentation

• Guidelines on Research Ethics and the Registration of Research Projects for Ethical Approval ( these include 

  guidelines on the use of children, young people, and other potentially vulnerable groups in research and on Data Protection issues)

• Guidelines on Preparing Information Sheets and Consent Forms for Research Projects

• University Risk Elimination and Control Form

• Terms of Reference and Constitution of the Ethics Committee

Register your Research Project for Ethical Approval 

Other Useful Websites

• BBSRC - Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice

• Central Office for Research Ethics Committees

• ESRC Research Ethics Framework

• EPSRC - Good Practice in Scientific and Engineering Research

• Jisc: Frequently Asked Questions on Data Protection for Researchers

• MRC - Guidelines on Ethics and Good Practice

• Working Group on Ethical Review of Student Research in the NHS

Further Information

If you need any further information or assistance contact:

John Walter, Secretary to the Ethics Committee: by Telephone 0121 204 4869 OR
by e-mail: j.g.walter@aston.ac.uk