Research Ethics
Guidance on College of Social Sciences ethical review process. This applies to all College staff and students undertaking research as members of the University of Glasgow.
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NEW Ethics application form for staff and PGR research projects
Our updated CoSS staff and PGR ethics application form was launched in May this year. The previous ‘standard’ and ‘non-standard’ versions were combined, links to guidance and signposts were added plus a secondary data checklist was introduced. These changes have been helpful in improving the quality of applications being submitted and a reduction in completion times overall. We hope the refreshed CoSS Ethics website page and new Coss Research Ethics SharePoint site also makes it easier for everyone to find information, guidance and templates.
Please note that the old CoSS Ethics Standard and Non-standard Ethics forms have now been decommissioned and should no longer be used. You are asked to ensure you use the CoSS Combined Ethics form only for CoSS staff and PGR research projects.
Staff & Postgraduate Research Students
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught Students
Additional Ethics Information
Feedback
We would welcome suggestions and ideas on how we can continue to support staff and PGR ethics in the College, what improvements you would like us to consider and to hear what you think about our new platforms and documents. Please share via our anonymous form Coss Research Ethics Application Process – Feedback and suggestions
CoSS Staff and PGR Ethics Committee welcomes new reviewers
We are delighted to welcome eighteen new reviewers to the Coss Ethics Committee in 2025/26. The committee is responsible for reviewing staff and PGR applications and plays a huge part in ensuring the research within our college is of the highest quality and rigour. New reviewers are always welcome – please do get in touch via socsci-ethics@glasgow.ac.uk if you would like to find out more.