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Human Research Ethics at Cave Hill
Protection of Persons, Education, and Outreach
The UWI Office of Research actively promotes education and quality assurance to ensure that faculty and students who conduct research involving human participants follow international standards protecting the safety and dignity of persons.
These include but are not limited to the core Principles of Respect for Persons, Beneficence, and Justice.
UWI Policy on Research Ethics
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Who should submit proposals?
Most projects involving research on human beings should undergo IRB review. Most journals in the natural and social sciences now require formal ethics review for publication.
How can I Apply?
We are pleased to announce the Launch of an Online Research Ethics Application System
Applications submitted before October 31 2021: All applications submitted or still in process up to October 27, 2021 will continue to be processed via the researchethics@cavehill.uwi.edu email address
Effective October 31 2021: All NEW applications submitted after October 31, 2021 must be submitted via the online Research Ethics Module on the UWIScholar platform
Instructions for New Online Applications:
- Review Applicants Manual [PDF]
- Review Application Checklist
- Register for UWI Scholar Account
- Logon to UWI Scholar Account
- Select Research Ethics Module under the ‘Actions’ button
- Select and complete the type of form that is relevant to your research
- Upload relevant supporting documents
- Submit Application