Research ethics review at the University of Edinburgh ensures our research meets the highest standards of integrity, safety, and accountability. If you are conducting research at the University of Edinburgh, it’s essential to determine whether your project requires ethical review and where best to apply for this. Ethical review safeguards the rights, dignity, and welfare of research participants while ensuring your research meets the highest standards of integrity, safety, and accountability. It is a critical step in building trust with participants, collaborators, and the wider public. Each school at the University of Edinburgh is responsible for their own ethics review process. Visit your School or College ethics webpage or contact your Ethics Administrator or Committee Chair for detailed information about the application process. Colleges and Schools at the University of Edinburgh. This article was published on Tuesday 16 June 2026
