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.
Guidance on processes for external researchers wishing to recruit UCL staff and students for research.
Page last updated: July 2024
Upcoming deadlines and key dates
Next high-risk submission deadline: Wednesday 21 August 2024 for our two reviewing committee meetings to be held during week beginning 16 September 2024.
Future deadlines and meeting dates and advice on preparing your application are available on our apply page
During the academic term (Sept-June), we run weekly drop-in sessions on Thursday at 2-3pm. These sessions are for staff or student researchers with a query related to ethical review processes and activities managed by the team.
There will be no drop-ins after Thursday 06 June until September.