Research ethics

The University of Leicester requires research projects concerning human subjects to receive ethical approval.  Those projects which fall under the NHS Research Governance Framework are referred to the appropriate NHS Research Ethics Committee. Other projects concerning human subjects must be approved in accordance with the University of Leicester research protocol for non-clinical projects concerning human subjects

The University Committee for Research Ethics Concerning Human Subjects (Non-NHS) oversees all matters relating to the ethical approval of non-clinical research involving human subjects.