Academic Ethics

All research projects carried out by staff and students of the University must consider ethical issues, and, where these are identified, seek ethical approval through the appropriate procedures.

• Introduction and Guidance about Research Ethics approval process (PDF, file size: 122.92KB)
• Process Flowchart for Students (PDF, file size: 8.43KB)
• Process Flowchart for Staffordshire University Regional Federation (SURF) Students (PDF, file size: 8.35KB)
• Process Flowchart for Staff (PDF, file size: 8KB)
• Academic Ethics Disclaimer (Students) (DOC, file size: 24.5KB)
• Academic Ethics Disclaimer (Staff) (DOC, file size: 23.5KB)
• Fast Track Ethical Approval Form (Students) (DOC, file size: 73KB)
• Fast Track Ethical Approval Form (Staff) (DOC, file size: 59KB)
• Application for Ethical Approval of Research Project (Students) (DOC, file size: 50KB)
• Application for Ethical Approval of Research Project (Staff) (DOC, file size: 45.5KB)

NHS Applications

The procedure for projects which will be considered by NHS Research Ethics Committees is

• NHS research Ethics Committees

• University Academic Ethics Sub-Committee
• Faculty of Arts, Media and Design
• Business School
• Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
• Faculty of Health
• Law School
• Faculty of Sciences

These materials are intended to inform practice and can be used to support faculty training. 

• Training Materials - Research Ethics (PPT, file size: 160.5KB)