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Read ALL the documentation from the funding agency and create a Criteria Sheet for yourself to ensure compliance with the funding bodies terms & conditions.
All WIT researchers, students and staff, have a personal responsibility for meeting the ethical requirements in the conduct of their research. All researchers should, in the first instance, refer to Chapter 11 of the PG Regulations, seek advice from the supervisor and seek approval from the School or Department authorities for their proposed research activities.
The schedule of Research Ethics Committee Meetings can be found here.
If your research requires ethical approval, please fill in the Application for Ethical Approval form below and return to Monica Hearn in the Graduate Studies Office.
Application for Ethical Approval of a Research Project
Ethics Policy for the use of WIT Students in Research
Procedures for Implementation of Code of Conduct for Responsible Practice in Research
Research Grant Application Notification Form
Ensure that the application is completed and all questions have been answered.
Whose signature is required on the application form? This will normally be Dr Mark White, Vice President for Research, Innovation & Graduate Studies.
In the case of proposals to Enterprise Ireland, Kathryn Kiely, Industry Services Manager is also authorised to sign.
Please arrange for signature at least 3 working days in advance.
Check the number of copies of the application form required and the type of application required i.e. is an electronic version also required by the funding body.
How are you getting your proposal to the funding body?
Will you need a courier? If so book courier a day in advance.
Are you sending it by post? If so send it by registered post.
All research proposals to external funding bodies must be submitted through the RSU.
When you submit your proposal through the RSU, we will help with all the final administrative procedures, such as collecting necessary signatures, institutional stamp and arranging couriers.
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