Undergraduate and Masters research projects - ethics review
The University's process for considering the ethical implications of research being carried out by Undergraduate or Masters students.
Research integrity and ethics
How we make sure our research meets the highest ethical standards including guidance, resources and contact information.
News
News and service updates about research integrity and ethics.
Retirement of EIRA1 form
The EIRA1 form will cease to exist from September 2023. Please note the important steps you need to take to ensure that you have copies of your forms.
Research Ethics Open House
This open house will take place every 1st Wednesday of every month (except August) from 12.15 to 1.15pm.
Research Ethics Training Opportunities
Training on research ethics and the new online ethics system.
REC meeting dates and deadlines for applications
Dates of REC meetings for the Academic Year 22/23 and associated deadlines for ethics form submissions.
Types of research considered by the University Research Ethics Committees
Depending on the type of research you will be carrying out your project may or may not require a review by the University Research Ethics Committees.
Overview and guidance
Our statement on research integrity and ethics and advice to help you carry out ethically responsible research.
Carrying out ethically responsible research
What you need to do as part of your research project to make sure your research complies with our ethical principles.
Definition of research integrity
What research integrity means to us and how we make sure our research continues to meet the highest standards.
Getting help with research integrity and ethics queries
Find out who to contact if you have a question about our research integrity and ethics.
Accessing external research ethics resources
Essential information and documents provided by Research Councils and other public or professional bodies.
Previous statements on research integrity
Read more about the University's previous statements on the integrity of our research.
Concordat to support research integrity
Find out what commitments are set out in the Concordat and how the University meets them.
Forms and Training
The forms UG and Masters will need to complete in order to have their projects ethically reviewed. Training opportunities for staff and students.
Ethical Implications of Research Activity (EIRA) 1
Form to be completed for all research activity including internally-funded research conducted by UG and Masters Students only.
Research Ethics Training Opportunities
Training on research ethics and the new online ethics system.
UKRIO Research Ethics Training
Recording of the research ethics session. Please use the timestamp table to navigate through the session or find topics more relevant to you.
Training requirements for the Human Tissue Act 2004
In order to be compliant with the HTA we need to ensure that all researchers working with human samples are appropriately trained.
Governance
The codes of practice, policies, and procedures that guide and inform our research activities.
Code of good practice in research integrity
Principles and standards that you must adhere to if you are involved in research at the University of Bath.
Principles of research assessment and management
The principles that outline our approach to research assessment and management, including the responsible use of quantitative indicators.
Commitment to responsible research assessment
Our commitment to implementing fair and responsible methods of research assessment and management.
Allegations of misconduct in research
Our procedure for inquiring into allegations of misconduct in research and scholarship.
Animal research
Find out about ethics and integrity in our animal research.
Animal research: policy statement
How we approach research involving animals, including regulations we follow, our ethical review process and the animal species we use in our research.
Obtaining Sponsorship From the University of Bath - guidance
This guide outlines the process of applying for research Sponsorship from the University of Bath.
How and why we carry out animal research
Frequently asked questions about our animal research activities and the impact on animals.
Facts and figures about our animal research
See more details of the type and scale of our animal research.
Code of ethical practice for research involving animals
Our code for research and experimentation involving the use of animals.
Checklist of Ethics Applications for Research with Human Beings
This checklist is aimed at researchers seeking ethical approval for research involving human participants.