Protocol Template for Non-Medical Research A research protocol is the document that outlines the full details of the research plan for a project, something that the EthOS application form can never fully contain. The protocol is the researcher’s main tool in delivering good project management and demonstrating research integrity. It is also the document against which your research will be insured, monitored and audited by the University and other relevant regulatory authorities. As always in research governance, deviation from protocol requires amendment of ethics approval, which can be applied for at any time during the project.
Participant Information Sheet Template The information sheet is an important part of recruiting research participants. It ensures that the potential participants have sufficient information to make an informed decision about whether to take part in your research or not.
Consent Form TemplateClear evidence must be obtained that the participant has given informed consent to take part in the study. The University expects that this will normally be in the form of a signed consent form although other evidence of clear affirmative action will be accepted if approved under review.
MMU Insurance Checklist Insurance questions are integrated into the EthOS form and the majority of users will not need to use this form or upload it to their application. However, there might be occasions when your reviewers ask you to provide a separate insurance checklist for your research – you should do so by using this template.
Health and Safety Risk Assessment Depending on the type of research proposed, some applicants might be asked by reviewers to upload a Risk Assessment to their EthOS application. Staff members can find templates and user guides for the Risk Assessment Form on the Health and Safety Intranet page. Students will not be able to access these.