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Research Ethics Service

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 ethical approval processes at UCL.

Share your feedback on ethics@ucl

We are seeking applicant feedback on the usability of the ethics@ucl system. If you have applied for ethical approval via ethics@ucl, you can share your views by completing our short feedback form designed by UCL’s Digital Experience team. Responses are anonymous unless you choose to share details.

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Apply for ethical approval

Find out what steps you need to take to apply for ethical approval and which committee(s) you need to apply to.

Responsibilities after ethical approval

Understand your responsibilities once ethical approval has been granted for your research project.

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Committees and governance

Learn more about UCL's research ethics committees, how they are governed, and how to become a member or a reviewer.

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Guidance, training and resources

Access guidance, training, and resources for applicants and reviewers to support ethical approval processes.

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UCL Research Ethics Policy

Explore UCL’s ethics policy to understand the principles guiding responsible research.

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Information for external researchers

Guidance for external researchers wishing to recruit UCL staff and students for research.

Page last updated: June 2026