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Research Ethics

We ensure the highest standards of integrity in our research.

Ethics at Newcastle

Ethics is about considering what is right and wrong in the context of the research we engage in.

Newcastle University expects all its researchers to adhere to the highest ethical standards. In order to support researchers, Newcastle University has established a thorough ethical review procedure, in line with the University's Research Ethics Policy 2024 which all researchers should follow.

The information on these pages is aimed to guide researchers through the ethical review process.

Does your project need review?

We require that the online ethics form is submitted for all projects before any work begins.

Forms and processes

Newcastle University’s ethics policy and procedure is designed so that ethics review is proportionate to the potential risk.

Approval committees

Committees responsible for developing and implementing ethical policy and procedure to ensure the highest standards of research at Newcastle University.

Frequently asked questions

Take a look at the ethics FAQs.

Training, tools and resources

We provide a variety of training resources to help support our researchers excel in their roles.

Statement for external research

The University has provided a statement on external research projects.