Author: ASS

Flow diagram to remind researchers in CNS of research ethics review procedures

The Bangor University research ethics policy applies to all staff and students. Staff have a responsibility to ensure their students follow the policy. For more information see here https://www.bangor.ac.uk/planning/documents/research-ethics-policy-en.pdf

Project associated with a taught degree

Staff/PhD project

Course directors ensure students receive ethics training/introduction to policies as part of their course. Supervisors should be familiar with the policy and discourage projects which are unlikely to get approval (e.g. interventionist research on animals, surveys with ‘expert’ groups).

Researcher self screens using CNS forms

No issues identified

Review triggered

SENRGY
Undergrads: submit CNS forms as part of project plan DXX2000. Post grads: submit CNS form as part of dissertation module DXX4999/DDL4999. Reviewed by module organiser
If issues are identified, they (& supervisor) are informed, can’t start data collection till resolved
Module organiser reviews forms with 2 SENRGY members of committee. BIG issues passed onto full committee.

Keep on file

Submit all documentation to ETHICS COMMITTEE (via Michelle Jones)

Animal Welfare Body

Sensitive research approval group

SBS
Undergrads: submit special form as part of project plan BSX2021. M Degree students submit form as part of module ONS4004. Reviewed by J Latchford
If issues are identified, they (& supervisor) are informed, can’t start data collection till resolved
Student must complete CNS forms and submit to J Latchford
J Latchford reviews forms with 1 or 2 members of committee. If major issues are identified, submit to ethics committee (with all documents).

SOS
M Degree students submit special form as part of module ONS4004. Post grads submit form as part of module OSX4008. Reviewed by J Latchford
If issues are identified, they (& supervisor) are informed, can’t start data collection till resolved
Student must complete CNS forms and submit to J Latchford
J Latchford reviews forms with 1 or 2 members of committee. If major issues are identified, submit to ethics committee (with all documents).
(with all documentation).

NB Supervisors should check ethics issues have all been resolved and that, where appropriate, students include an ethics statement in final thesis (summarising ethical issues, how they were resolved and confirming that research was in line with Bangor University research ethics policy).