Briefly describe your sample group, number, type of person (i.e. professional colleagues, fellow students, members of the public).

Application for Ethical Approval of a Research Project.

All research carried out by students and staff studying with New College Durham must receive appropriate ethical approval before commencement.   The correct procedure must be followed in order that researchers design, undertake and review their research to ensure integrity, value, and quality.

Students and staff are advised to read through the associated policy and procedure before completing their application.

Sections A and B of the application form must be completed by the researcher and the form submitted electronically to the project supervisor for consideration.  Section C must be completed by the supervisor prior to submission of the application to the HE Academic Administrative Officer.

 

Section A: Applicant Details

Name of Researcher:
Course Title:
School in which the course sits:
Research Supervisor name:
Names of co-researchers, if relevant (please note a separate application must be received independently from each student/staff)

Section B: Project Details

Title of the project:
Proposed start date:
Proposed end date:

 

Where will the project take place?
Will permission be needed from an outside organisation? If not all of the secondary data you intend using is in the public domain then you must have written permission from the relevant organisation to use it If using staff from an external organisation then you must have written consent from the owner/Manager  If using students or staff of New College, then you will require written consent from the relevant Head of school.	YES (ü if appropriate)	NO (ü if appropriate)
If yes, is there a copy of the permission/s attached with the application?	YES (ü if appropriate)	NO (ü if appropriate)
If no, give an explanation of why evidence of permission is not attached to the application.   If no permission is submitted the application will not be approved.

 

 

Provide a brief description of the project (rationale, aim(s) objectives, methodology, data collection and analysis methods).
Participants: Briefly describe your sample group, number, type of person (i.e. professional colleagues, fellow students, members of the public). A copy of the Participant Information Sheet must be included with the application.
Participants Consent: The consent procedure being used must be outlined (implied, verbal, written).
Data Collection Tool: The data collection method being used must be outlined e.g. Questionnaire/interview/focus group. A copy of the questionnaire, topic guide for focus group or interview questions must be included with the application.
Confirm that you will comply with Data Protection Law regarding the storage and disposal of information; and the provision of adequate privacy notices if relevant.	YES (ü if appropriate)	NO (ü if appropriate)
Identify any perceived potential risks or hazards, physical, psychological or societal to the research participants, the researcher and/or the organisation?
If applicable, what precautions will be taken to minimise the risks or hazards identified in the section above?

 

ensure the following attachments are appended to your application:

• Covering letter to participants – where relevant;
• Approval from an external organisation – where relevant;
• Approval from Head of School – where relevant;
• Participant Information Sheet – required from all applicants;
• Participant Consent Form – where relevant;
• Questionnaire/interview questions/focus group topic guide – required from all applicants.