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Social Science Research Ethics Committee (SSREC)

The Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee (SSREC) scrutinises the ethical implications of research grant proposals submitted to external funding bodies by University staff with a view to their endorsement. It complies with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Research Ethics Framework. It is a sub-committee of the Ethics Committee.

Secretary to the Committee: If you would like further information about the Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee, please contact James Friedlander-Boss, ext 3461.

Membership 2012/13
Terms of office expire on 31st July in the year stated.

Dr Karen Rodham Chair
2015
     
Department Research Ethics Officers: (DREOs) serve until their term as DREO expires:    
     
Professor Philip Jones Economics  
Professor Chris James Education  
Dr Anne White Politics, Languages & International Studies  
Dr Helen Lucey Psychology  
Dr Jonathan Raelin School of Management  
Professor Ian Butler Social & Policy Sciences  
 Dr Gordon Taylor  Health  
     
Members from outside the social sciences:    
     
To be appointed  
 
     
Lay members:    
     
Ms Polly Redfern  
      2015

Terms of Reference
Approved by University Ethics Committee, 2nd May 2006, Revisions approved 6 February 2007, 14 October 2008 and 7 May 2013

  1. To review social science proposals from University staff and advise on the requirements for ethical approval.
  2. To give written endorsement of the ethical implications of such proposals that require ethical approval, or provide written information as to why endorsement has not been given.
  3. To consider resubmissions.
  4. To refer to the University Ethics Committee cases which cannot be resolved or about which there is uncertainty.
  5. To receive reports from department research ethics officers on proposals endorsed via the expedited review procedure.
  6. To advise on the most appropriate monitoring mechanisms for projects that have been approved, and to receive monitoring reports at agreed intervals from the principal investigator.
  7. To advise department research ethics officers on student research proposals which cannot be resolved or about which there is uncertainty.
  8. To operate procedures when scrutinising proposals with a view to endorsement that are no less rigorous than those suggested or required by relevant professional bodies.
  9. To advise the University Ethics Committee on training needs for SSREC members.
     

Procedural Rules

Appointment of Chair: Nomination to be approved by the Board of Studies of the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Co-option: Department Ethics Officers as required from other Social Science areas.
Alternates: None specified.
Quorum: None specified.
Rules for voting: None specified.
Minutes: Submitted to Ethics Committee.

 

 
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