Policies and guidelines
All applicants should familiarise themselves with University policy and the relevant BPS documents
In carrying out this review process, the PREC are informed by numerous ethical policies and guidelines. All applicants should familiarise themselves with University policy and the relevant BPS documents at a minimum.
University of Edinburgh College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science (CAHSS)
CAHSS Research Ethics Framework + Other Policies and Advice
The British Psychological Society (BPS)
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Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)/Medical Research Council (MRC)
British Academy
The British Academy Code of Practice
Social Research Association (SRA)
SRA's Code of Practice for the Safety of Social Researchers
Wellcome Trust
Guidelines on Good Research Practice
Research Involving People Living in Low and Middle Income Countries
American Psychological Association (APA)
APA Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct
Guidelines for researchers using the Volunteer Panel
Guidelines for researchers using the Volunteer Panel
Research using personal data
Information for researchers at the University carrying out projects involving personal data