If you're about to start a research project, find out about the application process and how to report on your project's progress. We recommend you apply for ethics approval and governance authorisation at the same time.

Make sure you read our Research Governance Framework.

  • Apply for ethics approval

    All our research projects have an ethics approval process. There are guidelines and standards you must meet to make sure your research is ethically sound.

  • Apply for governance authorisation

    All our research projects have a governance authorisation process. You need to get governance authorisation before you can start research with us.

  • Ethics and Governance Post Approval Reporting

    After your research project has been granted ethics approval and governance authorisation, you'll need to report on your project's progress.

Last updated: October 2023

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