Research Ethics Staffordshire University的研究伦理斯塔福德郡大学
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additional material e.g. questionnaires Students must get form checked & signed by
supervisor Submit to appropriate Ethics Panel – where
Sub-Panels exist, staff and PG researchers must still submit to Faculty Panel DATA COLLECTION MUST NOT START UNTIL PANEL INFORMS
development of generic training material Wider dissemination of key information
E.g. new staff, admin staff, partners
Extension of principles to non-Faculty staff
Why is Research Ethics Important
It has become the norm as an expectation for research activity
…. a professional requirement for practitioners in some disciplines e.g. psychology
What Else Does the Panel Need to Know?
Summary of background to and rationale for proposal
Nature of data to be collected Procedures and measuring tools/equipment Who are the participants? Where will data collection occur? How will data be stored and for how long?
Optional Programme/Subject Area SubPanels
routine approval
Full Procedure
Complete Full University Approval form Attach consent form, information sheet and
… a requirement for access to participants in others e.g. health
… and a requirement to comply with external REF’s to obtain funding e.g. ESRC
What Projects Need Ethicalal Issues
Informed Consent - special consideration for minors
Deception Need for debriefing Right to withdraw Confidentiality Safety and risk
risk assessment Some applications will require evidence of
Police Clearance
Recent Developments
University Ethics Website Assessment of training needs and
Student form to be signed by supervisor + one other
All ft forms sent to Chair of FEP for information
Option in student forms for signing in 2 stages
Outcomes of First Application
Approved - must begin within the timescale indicated
Approved subject to amendments – supervisor confirms with Chair of FEP
Research Ethics A guide to principles and procedures
Dr Ruth Green Chair: University Ethics Sub-Committee
Why is Research Ethics Important?
It is a reflection of respect for those who ‘take part’ in research
Structure of Ethics Committees
University Ethics Sub-Committee
policy making, dissemination, monitoring/audit
Faculty Ethics Panel
routine approval, monitoring of sub-panels if they exist
Deferred – passed to UESC (v. rare!) Not Approved – major revisions and resubmit
Additional Issues
Changes to original proposal must be notified Completion of project must be notified Adverse events must be notified Some applications will require evidence of
Fast Track Approval Procedures
Accepts principle that much routine research conforms to accepted ethical principles
Form requires checking off a series of questions; if OK add 150 word summary
Auditing of Faculty activities Publication of new Code of Conduct for
Research Appointment of lay members Development of Fast-Track Approval
Procedures
Human participants Use of the ‘products’ of human participants Animal participants Work that potentially impacts on human
participants
Where ethical approval is deemed unnecessary a disclaimer may be signed by researcher (and supervisor)
ADI to form Ethics Panel
Extension to home and international partners
Recent Developments
Extension of remit to enterprise and knowledge transfer activities
It ensures no unreasonable, unsafe or thoughtless demands are made by researchers
It ensures sufficient knowledge is shared by all concerned
It imposes a common standard in all the above respects
supervisor Submit to appropriate Ethics Panel – where
Sub-Panels exist, staff and PG researchers must still submit to Faculty Panel DATA COLLECTION MUST NOT START UNTIL PANEL INFORMS
development of generic training material Wider dissemination of key information
E.g. new staff, admin staff, partners
Extension of principles to non-Faculty staff
Why is Research Ethics Important
It has become the norm as an expectation for research activity
…. a professional requirement for practitioners in some disciplines e.g. psychology
What Else Does the Panel Need to Know?
Summary of background to and rationale for proposal
Nature of data to be collected Procedures and measuring tools/equipment Who are the participants? Where will data collection occur? How will data be stored and for how long?
Optional Programme/Subject Area SubPanels
routine approval
Full Procedure
Complete Full University Approval form Attach consent form, information sheet and
… a requirement for access to participants in others e.g. health
… and a requirement to comply with external REF’s to obtain funding e.g. ESRC
What Projects Need Ethicalal Issues
Informed Consent - special consideration for minors
Deception Need for debriefing Right to withdraw Confidentiality Safety and risk
risk assessment Some applications will require evidence of
Police Clearance
Recent Developments
University Ethics Website Assessment of training needs and
Student form to be signed by supervisor + one other
All ft forms sent to Chair of FEP for information
Option in student forms for signing in 2 stages
Outcomes of First Application
Approved - must begin within the timescale indicated
Approved subject to amendments – supervisor confirms with Chair of FEP
Research Ethics A guide to principles and procedures
Dr Ruth Green Chair: University Ethics Sub-Committee
Why is Research Ethics Important?
It is a reflection of respect for those who ‘take part’ in research
Structure of Ethics Committees
University Ethics Sub-Committee
policy making, dissemination, monitoring/audit
Faculty Ethics Panel
routine approval, monitoring of sub-panels if they exist
Deferred – passed to UESC (v. rare!) Not Approved – major revisions and resubmit
Additional Issues
Changes to original proposal must be notified Completion of project must be notified Adverse events must be notified Some applications will require evidence of
Fast Track Approval Procedures
Accepts principle that much routine research conforms to accepted ethical principles
Form requires checking off a series of questions; if OK add 150 word summary
Auditing of Faculty activities Publication of new Code of Conduct for
Research Appointment of lay members Development of Fast-Track Approval
Procedures
Human participants Use of the ‘products’ of human participants Animal participants Work that potentially impacts on human
participants
Where ethical approval is deemed unnecessary a disclaimer may be signed by researcher (and supervisor)
ADI to form Ethics Panel
Extension to home and international partners
Recent Developments
Extension of remit to enterprise and knowledge transfer activities
It ensures no unreasonable, unsafe or thoughtless demands are made by researchers
It ensures sufficient knowledge is shared by all concerned
It imposes a common standard in all the above respects