Research & Innovation

Question 1

What is research governance?

Answer 1

Research Governance is the means by
which funders, HEI’s, NHS (and other
organisations) and individuals ensure the
delivery of high quality research.

It involves legislation, principles and
standards of good practice

Mechanisms to monitor and assess
practice

Question 2

What is the role of a research ethics committee?

Answer 2

These are independent of those organisations and individuals involved with organising, funding and conducting the research.
- review research to ensure ethical conduct
- safeguard the rights, safety, dignity and well-being of
research participants.