External Regulations, Policies and Guidelines
- RCUK Policy and Guidelines on Governance of Good Research Conduct
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
- UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO)
- Universal Ethical Code for Scientists (Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and Government Office for Science)
- UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research October 2017 (HRA)
- Guidance on Health and Safety in Fieldwork (2011) (UCEA)
- Medical Research involving Children (2004) (MRC) [PDF 286.42KB]
- Ethical Issues in Visual Research (2008) (ESRC) [PDF 305.46KB]
- Risks to Researchers (Qualiti Report) (2007) [PDF 3.87MB]
- ESRC Framework for Research Excellence - Updated September 2012
- ESRC Paper on Anonymity and Confidentiality (2006) [PDF 210.20KB]
- Durham Community Research Team/ National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement - Community-based participatory research: A guide to ethical principles and practice ) 2011) [PDF 2.28MB]
Publically available research databases
- EU Clinical Trials Register
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- UK Clinical Trials Gateway (NIHR)
- +AllTrials
- OpenTrials
- Research Registry
- HRA Research Summaries (research studies approved by NHS RECs)
- World Health Organisation International Clinical Trials Registry Platform
- Overview of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Information Commissioner's Office
The GDPR will apply in the UK from 25 May 2018.
Online Training resources
- Epgeum Research Integrity resources (Study Direct, University of Sussex)
- Online GCP Training - Clinical Research Network Learn (UK)
- Research Ethics Online Training (Global Health Training Centre) (World Health Organisation)
- Training and Resources in Research Ethics Evaluation (International Health Training Consortium, Switzerland)
- Tutorial in Research Ethics (Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services, Canada)
- Clinical Research Training On-Line (NIH, US)
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Center for Clinical Trials (CCTN) Clinical Trials Network (CTN) - Good Clinical Practice (GCP) online training (US)
- Medical Research Council (UK) - E-Learning Modules
- ITS IT Training Courses
- University of Sussex LearnUpon Platform (online courses on Information Security Awareness, Data Protection, Diversity in the Workplace and Freedom of Information) - Queries to the Staff Development Unit (SDU).
Travel for Research Resources
- Red 24 Risk Management
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel Advice
- Fit For Travel (NHS Scotland) - Health Travel Advice
- Travel Health Pro (National Travel Health Network and Centre)
- International Travel and Health (World Health Organisation)