School Research Ethics Committee Ethical Approval of Research: Procedures and Guidance Background

Cardiff University requires that all non-clinical research involving human participants or human material or human data is subject to formal ethical review and approval before such work can be started. Failure to follow the University’s policy and guidance for the ethical review and approval of research may result in disciplinary action. Where a School Research Ethics Committee or the University Research Ethics Committee becomes aware of research being conducted in breach of these policies and procedures or of researchers who are not complying with them, the matter may be resolved by informal discussion with the researchers and remedial action being taken by them. However, where necessary either committee may refer the matter to the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research for further investigation. Who does it apply to? This guidance applies to all staff and students in the School of Computer Science & Informatics undertaking research in their capacity as members of Cardiff University. In the case of students, it covers research undertaken by a student currently registered for a degree within the School as a recognised part of his or her degree programme. However, i