Who can submit a protocol for approval?
Students may not submit protocols for approval, but any member of staff or visitor of doctoral status may. Back to Top 22. How do I submit a protocol for IDREC approval If your protocol describes a general project under which several subprojects will be conducted, submit a completed application form (CUREC/2) making clear in question 1 that yours is a protocol application. Complete the form such that all anticipated sub projects are covered. If possible complete the application form for the protocol at the same time as seeking approval for a specific project which will fall under the protocol but which is presented in full detail. It can be hard for the committee to take a view on generic elements without any concrete examplar and approval might be delayed. If your protocol covers a research practice normal in your discipline (e.g. gaining consent by only verbal means, asking people to opt out rather than opt in to research) but does not at this stage refer to a particular sequence of
