Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies

Making an Ethics Application

Making an application to the School Research Ethics Committee

There are five stages in preparing an application to the Research Ethics Committee. These are:

1. Discuss any ethical issues you have about the conduct of your research with your co-investigator(s) and/or supervisor(s).
2. Prepare your submission. Use the proforma provided the School.
3. Append ALL required documents.
4. Sign and date the form and ask any co-investigator/supervisor to sign. Unsigned submissions will not be considered.
5. Submit your application in time for the deadline for the next meeting of the School Research Ethics Committee.