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Helping you to submit a successful NHS Research Ethics application

Course summary

Start date

29/10/2026

Cost

£90.00

Delivery mode

In person (On Campus)

About the course

**Discounts are available for this course, including fully funded places for staff and students of University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian**

This course provides step-by-step guidance on the ethical review process, including details on what to do before submitting an application, during the committee meeting and after gaining ethical approval.  Research Ethics Committee (REC) staff and members will provide advice on submitting the correct paperwork and their opinions on what information is required for a successful application.

If this course is fully booked, please email education@edinburghCRF.ed.ac.uk to be added to the waiting list (please include your name, course name and course date).  

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, learners should: 

  • Gain an understanding of when NHS ethical approval is required or not
  • Understand the process for applying for NHS ethics review
  • Discuss ethical issues with research ethics committee members
  • Comprehend the range of issues the research ethics committee members consider when reviewing applications 

Who the course is for

This course is designed for clinical researchers and research teams who are preparing to submit an application to a Research Ethics Committee.

This course is designed for academic, public sector and charity workers and we are offering it at a discounted price for people working in those sectors. It may also be possible to offer places to commercial organisations – please email education@edinburghCRF.ed.ac.uk for further information about availability, applicable booking fees and how to book. 

Entry criteria

There are no specific entry requirements for this course. 

Additional Information

Course Options

If the course has more than one start date, time, delivery mode or location, then these options will all be shown below.

All times are local to Edinburgh.

Start date
Start Date: 29/10/2026
Class time
Class time: Half-day (09:30-13:00)
Delivery mode
Delivery Mode: In person (On Campus)
£90.00
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