Research governance corporate information
Policy
How we prevent the acceptance of research or related funding from Awarding Bodies whose activities are counter to the common interest and public good
Factsheet
Guidance on approval process for international collaborative research projects for researchers and School Research Ethics Committees (SREC).
Checklist
Read the guidance and download Checklist 1 to determine whether your project requires ethical approval.
Code of practice
Principles for University researchers to follow, in line with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity.
Policy
Download the procedure for handling allegations of research misconduct.
Code of practice
This is a national framework for good research conduct and its governance.
Factsheet
Guidance for all researchers, staff and students, regarding Covid-19 risk assessment.
Factsheet
The remit and membership of the University's DORA working group.
Factsheet
Remit for School Research Ethics Committee’s (SREC), including responsibilities and membership.
Factsheet
Remit for the University Research Ethics Committee (UREC), including responsibilities and membership.
Checklist
Download Checklist 2 to determine whether your project is low, medium or high risk and submit together with the relevant application form.
Checklist
Reviewers can use this checklist to assess ethical approval for low risk projects.
Checklist
Reviewers can use this checklist to assess ethical approval for medium and high risk projects.
Policy
Criteria and procedure for submitting module level and group applications.
Form
A form for requesting an amendment to your research project post-approval.
Form
A form for requesting an extension to your research project post-approval.
Form
Application form A for ethical approval for low risk projects.
Form
Application form B for ethical approval for medium or high risk projects.
Policy
If you are applying for, or in receipt of, grant funding your funder may require that you make your data available to other researchers.
Factsheet
Steps to be taken by researchers intending to recruit research participants via social media.
Policy
Guidance for researchers about the platforms to use and where to store research data.
Policy
Guidance on how to appeal against a decision made by a SREC, together with the appeal form to download and complete.
Policy
Guidance on how to appeal against a decision made by UREC, together with the appeal form to download and complete.
Policy
This policy sets out the expectations of the University regarding open research
Statement
Detailing the comprehensive approach the University of Dundee takes to ensure the welfare of animals involved in research.
Rules and regulations
Regulations for candidates for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Publication
Policy
This policy applies to staff and students carrying out research involving human participants.
Policy
This policy establishes a set of principles to govern the management of research data.
Policy
This policy outlines the requirements of the University for the publication process and associated dissemination, archiving, and recording of research.
Policy
This policy provides the background and statement about health research for low and middle income countries
Procedure
The following procedure is for best practice in ethical review and approval of research projects involving the use of human tissue from healthy volunteers.
Procedure
An explanation of the internal selection process used to identify the application(s) that will be submitted on behalf of the University.
Factsheet
Details of recorded animal research procedures from 2019 - 2023.
Statement
An investigation into research misconduct by an individual member of staff.
Template
This template can be modified to create an information sheet to provide to research participants.
Form
This template can be modified to create an informed consent form to be used for research participants.
Policy
The University of Dundee is committed to national initiatives to support the career and professional development of researchers.
Statement
The University's statement of commitment on the responsible use of metrics.
Rules and regulations
This guidance for all research activities at the University should be read alongside the University’s safeguarding policy and the other relevant policies
Policy
The University's statement of commitment to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment.
Statement
The University of Dundee Rights Retention Statement for authors.
Statement
Statement covering why the University uses animals in research and how this is regulated.
Code of practice
The University has signed up to a national initiative to deliver environmental sustainability in research and innovation practices
Policy
Before beginning work with animals in a University facility, agree to abide by this policy, and any local rules that may exist, and sign the Declaration
Form
Complete this form to appeal against a decision made by the University Research Ethics Committee (UREC).
Policy
The policy and the procedures for the collection, transport, storage, and use of human tissue.