Research Integrity and Ethics

This page directs you to the resources you’ll need to navigate research ethics and integrity as a doctoral student

Apply for Ethical Approval

The UCL Research Ethics Service provide support for ethical review processes at UCL and advise on the practical application of ethics to research and innovation activities. All research involving human participants or the collection and/or use of their data requires ethical review from a UCL Research Ethics Committee, unless your study falls within the remit of an external ethics committee (e.g., NHS), or it is classed as minimal risk/'exempt' from ethical review.

To learn more about whether your research study requires ethical approval, and to find out how to apply for approval at UCL, please visit the Research Ethics Service website. If you are unsure about the type of ethical review required, please email ethics@ucl.ac.uk for advice.

Research Integrity Training

Research Integrity training is mandatory for all PGR students. You can find more details on training requirements and related guidance on the Research Integrity webpage. Some departments may also offer local training such as the Dilemma Game.

Need Help?

If you have any difficulty understanding which team you need to speak to about research integrity and ethics, you can contact the Doctoral School for support at docschool@ucl.ac.uk.