Research Ethics Committee (UTMREC-SM)
The UCD School of Medicine Undergraduate and Taught Masters Research Ethics Committee (UTMREC-SM) is constituted as a committee of the UCD School of Medicine and as a sub-committee of the UCD Human Research Ethics Committee - Sciences (UCD-HREC-LS).
The Committee will review applications for ethical approval, or exemption from full ethical review, for research conducted by registered undergraduate and graduate taught students on behalf of UCD-HREC-LS.
The below information and resources aim to assist you in ensuring your research is conducted to the highest ethical standards:
- How to apply for Ethics Review (or Exemption from Review where appropriate)
About the UTMREC-SM - Membership
- Terms of Reference
- Relevant Policies and Guidelines
- Useful Links
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How to Contact the UTMREC-SM
| UTMREC-SM Meeting Date |
Application submission deadline*(by 5p.m.) |
| PLEASE NOTE: NO UTMREC-SM MEETING IN AUGUST |
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| Monday 1st September 2025 |
Wednesday 20th August 2025 |
| Monday 6th October 2025 |
Wednesday 24th September 2025 |
| Monday 3rd November 2025 |
Wednesday 22nd October 2025 |
| Monday 1st December 2025 |
Wednesday 19th November 2025 |
* Please note that submission deadlines do not apply for Low-Risk Research study applications (i.e. any applications exempt from Full Ethical Review).
Email (opens in a new window)medicinerec@ucd.ie with any further queries.