Policies & Guidelines

The UCD Research Ethicspolicies are approved by the the REC and University Management Team (UMT). 

• Research Ethics Policy (updated 2025)
• Use of Animals for Research & Teaching Policy (updated 2025)
• Research with Humans and Animals Code of Good Practice(updated 2025)

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 Procedure
Research Ethics Appeals Form