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For general enquiries about ethics procedures please contact:
Graduate School of Education:
ssis-gseethics@exeter.ac.uk
All other units:
ssis-ethics@exeter.ac.uk
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» CSSIS Ethics Guidance
» CSSIS Ethics Application Form
» CSSIS Ethics Form (PDF)
» GDPR compliant Information and Consent templates
» UoE Ethics Codes and Policies (includes link to GDPR compliant generic research Privacy Notice)
» Example ethics application
» Example Ethics Application: Staff Project
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» Reporting Illegal or Harmful Activity Encountered during Research (Draft paper - feedback welcome)
SSIS Ethics committee
There are two ethics procedures in place for SSIS staff and students:
- Staff and Students in the Graduate School of Education should use the following: GSE Staff and Student ethics documents
- All other SSIS staff and students should follow the guidance on this page.
Before preparing an application all applicants should:
1. Consider carefully the timeframe for the proposal research bearing in mind the schedule below. The frequency of meetings is set to address the high volume of applications to be considered; this also means the Committee are unable to consider applications outside the schedule other than in wholly exceptional circumstances.
2. Read and utilise the CSSIS Ethics Guidance which sets out:
- the processes which apply to taught students, research students and staff
- detailed guidance for applicants relating to each section, with particular reference to data protection and storage, and the assessment of possible harm.
3. Take the time to read the SSIS Ethics Committee Top Tips
2019/20 Meetings
| Submission deadline | Meeting date | Decisions issued |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 28 August 2019 (5pm) | Wednesday 25 September 2019 | Wednesday 9 October 2019 |
| Wednesday 23 October 2019 (5pm) | Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Wednesday 4 December 2019 |
| Wednesday 18 December 2018 (5pm) |
TBC January 2019 |
TBC January 2019 |
|
TBC February 2019 (5pm) |
TBC March 2019 |
TBC March 2019 |
|
TBC April 2019 (5pm) |
TBC May 2019 |
TBC May 2019 |
|
TBC May 2019 (5pm) |
TBC June 2019 |
TBC July 2019 |
SSIS Research Ethics Committee Members 2018/19
- Matt Lobley, Co-Chair
- Stephen Skinner, Co-Chair
- Anne Barlow, Associate Dean for Research
- Mr Peter Cleasby, Lay Member
Departmental Representatives:
- Claire Beaugrand, Institute of Arab & Islamic Studies
- Dongbo Zhang, Graduate School of Education
- Rachel Fenton, Law
- Susan Kelly, Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology, & Egenis
- Jason Reifler, Politics
- Michael Dumper, Politics
- Justin Dillon, Graduate School of Education
Staff and Post Graduate Student projects involving interviews, questionnaires or observation of people need to be submitted for an ethical review to the Ethics Committee. The documents on this page aim to guide you through the process of preparing an ethics proposal.
You should read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and CSSIS Ethics Guidance before submitting your proposal. If you require further advice please contact your supervisor or departmental representative.
Ethics approval can be a lengthy process (3 – 6 months) so please pay close attention to the meeting dates and deadlines. Applications will not be considered outside the meeting schedule other than in exceptional circumstances (see interim applications below).
Deadlines for applications to, and dates of, the SSIS Ethics Committee meetings can be found in the table above. Queries regarding the content of your application should be directed to your Departmental representative (above).
Students should seek advice and support from their supervisors prior to submission. Student applications MUST be read and approved by their supervisor prior to submission and an email confirming this must be included with the submission.
Once complete, please email your application to the following:
Staff and Post Graduate Students in: Egenis, the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, Law, Politics, the Strategy & Security Institute, and Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology: ssis-ethics@exeter.ac.uk
Ethics approval can be a lengthy process (3 – 6 months) so please pay close attention to the meeting dates and deadlines.
Applications will not be considered outside of the scheduled meetings other than in wholly exceptional circumstances which are demonstrably beyond your control.
Whether or not your request for interim approval is granted is at the discretion of the Committee Chair.
If you wish to request interim review please submit your request to ssis-ethics@exeter.ac.uk, attaching your application giving the reason for your request and the date by which a decision is needed in the covering email.
