Research Ethics at Leeds
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Paper-based research ethics applications are no longer accepted in any Schools.
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You can also access the University's online research ethics application system Phoenix here.
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Policies, Protocols and Guidance
Information about Faculty Research Ethics Committees
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The importance of research ethics reviews
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all researchers and research organisations it supports have rigorously considered any ethics implications arising from the research design, methodology, conduct, dissemination, and the archiving, future use, sharing and linkage of the data produced. It has a thorough ethical review procedure, in line with the University's Research Ethics Policy, which all researchers should follow
Research conducted to high ethical standards supports both the academic freedom of researchers and the reputation of the University as a centre for world-class research. Careful reflection and planning in relation to research ethics should not only benefit participants but should also enhance the overall quality of the research.
The University publishes an Annual Statement on Research Integrity 2024-25
The Statement for the previous session is available below:
Other useful information about research ethics
This section contains information relating to research ethics which you may find helpful.