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2015-16 Compliance Statement pdf
2015-16 Compliance Statement pdf - 135 KB - File ID 736738
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Community-University Research Guidelines
Community-University Research Guidelines - 89 KB - File ID 748971
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Consent Form Template
Consent Form Template - 106 KB - File ID 749864
(106 KB)
Guidelines for Research Files
Guidelines for Research Files - 178 KB - File ID 749988
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Research File Content Checklist - 1
Research File Content Checklist - 1 - 17 KB - File ID 750884
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Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies - 16 KB - File ID 773694
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EPS Proportionate Review Application Form
EPS Proportionate Review Application Form - 275 KB - File ID 776808
(275 KB)
EPS Full Ethical Approval Form
EPS Full Ethical Approval Form - 281 KB - File ID 776809
(281 KB)
EPS Acknowledgement of Existing Ethical Approval Form
EPS Acknowledgement of Existing Ethical Approval Form - 272 KB - File ID 776810
(272 KB)
Annual Progress Report Form
Annual Progress Report Form - 30 KB - File ID 776811
(30 KB)
Notification of Amendment Form
Notification of Amendment Form - 37 KB - File ID 776812
(37 KB)
Notification of End of Study Form
Notification of End of Study Form - 30 KB - File ID 776813
(30 KB)
Proportionate Review Application - Question Specific Guidance
Proportionate Review Application - Question Specific Guidance - 217 KB - File ID 779497
(217 KB)
Full Ethical Approval Form - Question Specific Guidance
Full Ethical Approval Form - Question Specific Guidance - 282 KB - File ID 779518
(282 KB)
2016-17 Compliance Statement
2016-17 Compliance Statement - 225 KB - File ID 820697
(225 KB)
Regulations Governing Allegation & Investigation of MiR - Senate June 2018
Regulations Governing Allegation & Investigation of MiR - Senate June 2018 - 120 KB - File ID 831333
(120 KB)
EPS Faculty REC - FAQ
EPS Faculty REC - FAQ - 638 KB - File ID 831362
(638 KB)
Common Pitfalls for Applicants and How to Avoid Them
Common Pitfalls for Applicants and How to Avoid Them - 143 KB - File ID 839195
(143 KB)
SUMMARY OF PROCESS TO APPLY FOR NHS REC & HSC R&D APPROVAL
SUMMARY OF PROCESS TO APPLY FOR NHS REC & HSC R&D APPROVAL - 179 KB - File ID 840888
(179 KB)
QUB Policy on Fieldwork in Conflict Zones
QUB Policy on Fieldwork in Conflict Zones - 153 KB - File ID 848325
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Annual Statement on Compliance 2017-18
Annual Statement on Compliance 2017-18 - 193 KB - File ID 895931
(193 KB)
Research Governance Audit v 7.0
Research Governance Audit v 7.0 - 171 KB - File ID 905878
(171 KB)
Complaints from Research Participants v 6.0
Complaints from Research Participants v 6.0 - 69 KB - File ID 905879
(69 KB)
FREC Flowchat No Risk FINAL
FREC Flowchat No Risk FINAL - 44 KB - File ID 915715
(44 KB)
Gov 4 Aug 2019
Gov 4 Aug 2019 - 884 KB - File ID 915835
(884 KB)
HTA Licensing Structure Feb 2025
HTA Licensing Structure Feb 2025 - 289 KB - File ID 915904
(289 KB)
MHLS Acknowledgement of Existing Ethical Approval Form MHLS
MHLS Acknowledgement of Existing Ethical Approval Form MHLS - 271 KB - File ID 918654
(271 KB)
Faculty REC Application Process flowchart v4 27.08.19
Faculty REC Application Process flowchart v4 27.08.19 - 52 KB - File ID 918709
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FREC PIS Consent Form Template Guidance
FREC PIS Consent Form Template Guidance - 18 KB - File ID 928201
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FREC PIS Template
FREC PIS Template - 75 KB - File ID 928202
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Gov1
Gov1 - 53 KB - File ID 928204
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Peer Review Gov4
Peer Review Gov4 - 884 KB - File ID 928205
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Compliance statement for 2018-19
Compliance statement for 2018-19 - 234 KB - File ID 938199
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Policy on the Ethical Approval of Research September 2020
Policy on the Ethical Approval of Research September 2020 - 287 KB - File ID 1021071
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Creation, Control, Amendment and Storage of SOPs for Res Gov
Creation, Control, Amendment and Storage of SOPs for Res Gov - 290 KB - File ID 1226010
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SOP 002 Development and Review Research Protocol_Plan
SOP 002 Development and Review Research Protocol_Plan - 339 KB - File ID 1226011
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SOP 005 Delegation of Responsibilities
SOP 005 Delegation of Responsibilities - 693 KB - File ID 1226014
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SOP 006 Reporting and Managing Research Related Adverse Events
SOP 006 Reporting and Managing Research Related Adverse Events - 173 KB - File ID 1226015
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SOP 007 Preparation, Completion, Signing and Correcting Case Report Forms
SOP 007 Preparation, Completion, Signing and Correcting Case Report Forms - 257 KB - File ID 1226016
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SOP 008 Setting Up, Maintaining and Archiving Research Files
SOP 008 Setting Up, Maintaining and Archiving Research Files - 311 KB - File ID 1226017
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SOP 009 Education Training and Experience v1.0 FINAL
SOP 009 Education Training and Experience v1.0 FINAL - 297 KB - File ID 1226018
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SOP 010 Amendments to Study Documentation
SOP 010 Amendments to Study Documentation - 344 KB - File ID 1226019
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SOP 011 End of Study Declaration, Early Termination & Final Report
SOP 011 End of Study Declaration, Early Termination & Final Report - 187 KB - File ID 1226020
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SOP 012 Production of Progress Reports
SOP 012 Production of Progress Reports - 235 KB - File ID 1226021
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SOP 013 Indemnity and Sponsorship of Research Studies
SOP 013 Indemnity and Sponsorship of Research Studies - 1,157 KB - File ID 1226023
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SOP 014 Data Management_Collection Validation and Storage
SOP 014 Data Management_Collection Validation and Storage - 250 KB - File ID 1226024
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SOP 016 Matters of Non-compliance with Study Protocol
SOP 016 Matters of Non-compliance with Study Protocol - 260 KB - File ID 1226026
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SOP 017 Risk Assessment of Research Studies
SOP 017 Risk Assessment of Research Studies - 192 KB - File ID 1289753
(192 KB)
SOP 018 Monitoring of Research Studies
SOP 018 Monitoring of Research Studies - 267 KB - File ID 1289754
(267 KB)
SOP 019 Complaints from Research Participants
SOP 019 Complaints from Research Participants - 272 KB - File ID 1289755
(272 KB)
SOP 020 Maintaining Laboratory Books
SOP 020 Maintaining Laboratory Books - 241 KB - File ID 1289756
(241 KB)
SOP 021 Breach of Participant Confidentiality
SOP 021 Breach of Participant Confidentiality - 148 KB - File ID 1289757
(148 KB)
SOP 022 Clinical Trial Sample Analysis in University Laboratories
SOP 022 Clinical Trial Sample Analysis in University Laboratories - 483 KB - File ID 1289758
(483 KB)
Export Control Policy
Export Control Policy - 552 KB - File ID 1405381
(552 KB)
Misconduct in Research Regulations_Final October 2021
Misconduct in Research Regulations_Final October 2021 - 120 KB - File ID 1456904
(120 KB)
Authority to Import Form
Authority to Import Form - 83 KB - File ID 1489063
(83 KB)
Disposal Form Template - 1
Disposal Form Template - 1 - 57 KB - File ID 1489064
(57 KB)
HTA Adverse Events Form v5.0
HTA Adverse Events Form v5.0 - 72 KB - File ID 1489065
(72 KB)
Request for External Transfer or Export of Human Tissue
Request for External Transfer or Export of Human Tissue - 83 KB - File ID 1489066
(83 KB)
Informed Consent for Research - 1
Informed Consent for Research - 1 - 158 KB - File ID 1525523
(158 KB)
Sponsor Green Light
Sponsor Green Light - 146 KB - File ID 1525533
(146 KB)
Registration of Clinical Trials
Registration of Clinical Trials - 54 KB - File ID 1525540
(54 KB)
Convening of Trial Steering Committees and Data Monitoring Committees
Convening of Trial Steering Committees and Data Monitoring Committees - 53 KB - File ID 1525553
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Contracting for CTIMPs
Contracting for CTIMPs - 58 KB - File ID 1525560
(58 KB)
Code of Conduct September 2022
Code of Conduct September 2022 - 262 KB - File ID 1791793
(262 KB)
Relevant Forms and Guidance External AWERB
Relevant Forms and Guidance External AWERB - 380 KB - File ID 2539043
(380 KB)
QUB Forms for current PPL Holders AWERB
QUB Forms for current PPL Holders AWERB - 371 KB - File ID 2539044
(371 KB)
AWERB General Resources
AWERB General Resources - 385 KB - File ID 2539045
(385 KB)
Annual Statement_2022-23 Correct Final
Annual Statement_2022-23 Correct Final - 285 KB - File ID 2707196
(285 KB)
Research Standard Operating Procedures Links page
Research Standard Operating Procedures Links page - 52 KB - File ID 3122899
(52 KB)
Due Diligence guidelines 2024 -version 8
Due Diligence guidelines 2024 -version 8 - 451 KB - File ID 3151122
(451 KB)
Annual Statement_2023-24
Annual Statement_2023-24 - 601 KB - File ID 3707012
(601 KB)
Guidelines on Authorship and Publication v2.0
Guidelines on Authorship and Publication v2.0 - 149 KB - File ID 3766877
(149 KB)
QUB Summary Sponsor LIP v9.0 SWR
QUB Summary Sponsor LIP v9.0 SWR - 88 KB - File ID 3791478
(88 KB)
Website Page Directory
Website Page Directory - 44 KB - File ID 3862894
(44 KB)
HTA Training Schedule 2025-2026 - Final
HTA Training Schedule 2025-2026 - Final - 84 KB - File ID 3914137
(84 KB)
Acknowledgement of Existing Ethical Approval Guidance EPS & MHLS
Acknowledgement of Existing Ethical Approval Guidance EPS & MHLS - 47 KB - File ID 3948364
(47 KB)
Guidance for research in the digital space April 2025
Guidance for research in the digital space April 2025 - 165 KB - File ID 4078202
(165 KB)
EPS Faculty REC Meeting Schedule 25/26
EPS Faculty REC Meeting Schedule 25/26 - 95 KB - File ID 4297323
(95 KB)
HTA Quality Manual v10.0 SEPT 2025
HTA Quality Manual v10.0 SEPT 2025 - 293 KB - File ID 4646500
(293 KB)
QUB HTA-001 v7.0 Receipt, Labelling, Tracking and Storage of Human Tissue
QUB HTA-001 v7.0 Receipt, Labelling, Tracking and Storage of Human Tissue - 231 KB - File ID 4646502
(231 KB)
QUB-HTA-002 v7.0 Disposal of human tissue
QUB-HTA-002 v7.0 Disposal of human tissue - 107 KB - File ID 4646503
(107 KB)
QUB-HTA-003 v8.0 Internal Audit of HTA Licensed Premises
QUB-HTA-003 v8.0 Internal Audit of HTA Licensed Premises - 116 KB - File ID 4646504
(116 KB)
QUB-HTA-004 v6.0 Recording Human Tissue Act Related Adverse Events
QUB-HTA-004 v6.0 Recording Human Tissue Act Related Adverse Events - 83 KB - File ID 4646505
(83 KB)
QUB-HTA-005 v6.0 Assessment of Risk to Personnel
QUB-HTA-005 v6.0 Assessment of Risk to Personnel - 140 KB - File ID 4646506
(140 KB)
QUB-HTA-006 v 6.0 Assessment of Risk to Tissue
QUB-HTA-006 v 6.0 Assessment of Risk to Tissue - 130 KB - File ID 4646507
(130 KB)
QUB-HTA-007 v6.0 Transfer and Export of Relevant Material
QUB-HTA-007 v6.0 Transfer and Export of Relevant Material - 58 KB - File ID 4646508
(58 KB)
QUB-HTA-008 v6.0 Import of Relevant Material
QUB-HTA-008 v6.0 Import of Relevant Material - 73 KB - File ID 4646509
(73 KB)
QUB-HTA-009 v6.0 Transportation of Human Tissue
QUB-HTA-009 v6.0 Transportation of Human Tissue - 93 KB - File ID 4646510
(93 KB)
QUB-HTA-010 v5.0 Withdrawal of Consent - Human Tissue
QUB-HTA-010 v5.0 Withdrawal of Consent - Human Tissue - 71 KB - File ID 4646511
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