Guidance, training and resources

Using ethics@ucl

Training: ethics@ucl is UCL's new research ethics application system. Access training videos and guidance for applicants and reviewers on how to use ethics@ucl.

Producing participant recruitment documents

Guidance: Patient information sheets help people make informed choices about whether to participate in a study. Access advice on how to design a participant information sheet and consent form for your research study.

Drop-in sessions

Support: Find information about our term-time online drop-in sessions for staff and research students, including when and how to register to attend. Sessions are held every Thursday from 2 to 3pm.

Guidance topics

Guidance: Access a range of useful guides and documents on topics including internet-mediated research, information and data sources, legal responsibilities and research participants, to help you conduct your research ethically.

Research with children and young people

Guidance: Research involving children and young people needs to minimise risk and harm whilst ensuring appropriate protections are in place. Access guidance on conducting research that involves children and young people.

Codes of conduct

Guidance: Links to UCL and other professional codes of conduct for your research.

Frequently asked questions

Guidance: Find answers to frequently asked questions about applying for ethical approval at UCL and working with participants.

Research Ethics: Researcher Development

Training: UCL's Researcher Development programmes for staff and students include training modules on research ethics that provide an introduction to ethical considerations and research ethics processes at UCL.

Introduction to Research Support and Integrity

Training: This live online introductory training course for postgraduate research students is offered as part of the UCL Doctoral Skills Training programme and covers research integrity and research support services at UCL.

Low-risk research ethics reviewer training

Training: Our training sessions for low-risk research ethics reviewers are designed to help colleagues understand how to review low-risk applications and support research ethics reviews. Find upcoming dates and book your place.