Ethical review and the practical application of ethics within research play an essential part in helping to ensure the integrity of research. Access information and support to help you with the ethical approval process at UCL.
New UCL online ethics application system
UCL's new research ethics application system, 'ethics@ucl', is now live. We recommend visiting our Apply for ethical approval and Using ethics@ucl pages before you use the system. Find out more about the system and its implementation below.
Guidance on processes for external researchers wishing to recruit UCL staff and students for research.
Page last updated: October 2024
Upcoming deadlines and key dates
Next high-risk submission deadline: Wednesday 27 November 2024 for our two reviewing committee meetings to be held during week beginning Monday 13 January 2025.
ethics@ucl update: If you are submitting a high-risk application on the 23 October deadline, please register in our online database and complete the Word application form. All applications for the Wednesday 27 November 2024 deadline should be submitted via ethics@ucl.
Future deadlines and meeting dates and advice on preparing your application are available on our apply for ethical approval page
During the academic term (Sept-Jun), we run weekly drop-in sessions on Tuesdays at 2:30-4pm. These sessions are for staff or student researchers with a query related to ethical review processes and activities managed by the team.
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