Our framework for research ethics helps you to consider ethics issues during the complete lifecycle of a project and includes information and guidelines on good research conduct and governance.
UKRI policy and guidance on the governance of good research practice
Find out about your responsibilities to carry out research to the highest scientific and ethical standards
Framework for research ethics
Find out about our principles, commitment, terms and conditions and when to contact us
Researchers and research teams
Our principles and expectations for research collaboration
What to expect as a research participant
Find out how researchers should treat you if you are participating in their research
Risk and benefit
Answers to commonly asked questions about risk and benefit
Consent
Answers to commonly asked questions about consent
Internet mediated research
Learn about the specific ethical considerations when using the internet and social media for research
Research with children and young people
Considerations when using children in research
Research with potentially vulnerable people
Considerations when using vulnerable people in research
International research
What should you consider if your research has an international dimension
Data requirements
Your responsibilities when gathering and sharing data
Research organisations and research ethics committees
Build and maintain appropriate structures and support for good practice
Ethics reviews
Ensure your ethical approach is properly reviewed
Ethics statement examples
Read ethics statements from successful applications
Useful resources
Useful links to ethical codes, forms and templates and guidance