Research Ethics Resources
The pages listed below provide high-level advice for anyone intending to submit an application to a University REC for ethical review of research involving human participants and/or personal data.
For detailed guidance on the ethical review application process, visit the website or email the contact person of the relevant research ethics committee.
Cambridge Guidance
UREC Guidance
The interim research ethics flowchart provides guidance for researchers regarding when and where to seek ethical review.
The research ethics handbook for REC members includes a number of UREC-approved research ethics guidance notes that are of relevance to researchers:
- Guidance on ethical review procedures
- Guidance on the re-use of existing data in research
- Guidance on the ethical review of overseas research
- Guidance on the ethical review of amendments
School Research Ethics Guidance
Clinical School
Researchers undertaking research at the Clinical School should read the research and information governance guidance provided by the School:
School of Technology
The Cambridge Working Group on Human Participants in Technology and Physical Science research has prepared extensive guidance on the conduct of technology research with human participants for Cambridge researchers.
Other University guidance
A number of local RECs have also developed guidance. Check the relevant REC webpage for further information regarding local research ethics resources.
Additional guidance on several important pieces of legislation and ethics processes relating to research ethics in the UK can be found below:
External guidance and resources
This section provides links to research ethics guidance from professional associations, Research Councils and other organisations external to the University.