Research Ethics Committee Applications (Staff and Students)

This page provides guidance on which Research Ethics Committee you should apply to.

Does your research involve any of the special categories below?

  • Vulnerable individuals with INCAPACITY* to take consent
  • Prisoners
  • NHS patients (relates to clients/patients recruited through the NHS)
  • Security sensitive research
  • Human tissue research
  • Travel risk Threat Scale Rating is equal to or above 3.5
  • Major Invasive Procedures

* Note: children who are able to assent or consent are not considered vulnerable.

If YES:

Submit your application to: University Research Ethics Committee (UREC)

If NO:

Submit your application to your Divisional Research Ethics Committee (DivREC):