Low-risk research ethics reviewers play a vital role in supporting high quality trusted research. Find out how to become a low-risk research ethics reviewer and how to apply.
Our low-risk research ethics reviewer training sessions are aimed at colleagues reviewing low-risk research ethics applications or supporting research ethics review. The sessions are designed and delivered by Research Ethics Service members experienced in supporting ethical review processes.
What you will learn
Training sessions will cover the following topics:
- Research ethics at UCL and introduction to the Research Ethics Service
- Routes for research ethics review
- Understanding risk
- The review process
- Reviewing low-risk applications (key ethics principles, application structure and supporting documents, and top tips)
Next steps and questions
We will also provide training slides and additional guidance documents.
Upcoming sessions
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 30 September 2025 | 10:00 - 11:30 |
| Monday 3 November 2025 | 14:00 - 15:30 |
| Thursday 26 February 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 |
| Wednesday 20 May 2026 | 10:00 - 11:30 |
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