Policies & Guidelines

Research Ethics Policies & Guidelines

The policies below are approved by the REC and by the UCD Governing Authority. These four core policies describe what is expected of researchers in their ethical compliance.

• Code of Good Practice in Research (updated 2019)

• Research Ethics Policy (updated 2018)

• Revised Operating Procedures (under review)

• Policy on the Use of Animals for Research & Teaching

For guidelines specifically related to animal research please see (opens in a new window)AREC Intranet

For guidelines specifically related to human research please see here.

For policies and guidelines related to research and best practice in research please see here.

Appeals

For appeals of research decisions please see the following guideline for both AREC and HREC:

• Research Ethics Appeals Process currently under review