Research Ethics

Ethics refers to the code of moral principles of a society that relate to appropriate behaviour, and is therefore relevant to all members of any society, as well as to the institutions of that society. Ethically appropriate behaviour, which includes the way is to be conducted, relates to all actions considered by a society, either explicitly (by law) or implicitly (by accepted practice), to be right, correct, and/or proper actions. Therefore, ethical research practice applies to all members of all faculties, departments, centres, and groups in the UM; and is especially relevant to anyone, whether a faculty member, staff, or student, who conducts research of any kind in any field of study.

• Research Ethics Principles

Research Ethics Review Application

Applications should be submitted through UM Research Ethics Review System (RERS).

For first time login, please visit https://account.icto.um.edu.mo/mylicense for account application.

Reference Forms

Social Science & Humanities Research Ethics (involving human participants):

• Adult Informed Consent Form
• Informed Consent Information Sheet (English)
• Informed Consent Information Sheet (Chinese)
• Sample Participant Informed Consent Statement (Online survey with adult participants)

Biomedical & Engineering Science Research Ethics (involving human participants):

• Informed Consent Form (English)
• Informed Consent Form (Chinese)

Transferral of Biological Specimens and Human Genetic Materials:

• Terms of Reference – Panel on Biological Specimens and Human Genetic Materials (BSHGM)
• Material Transfer Review Form

For enquiry or application of research ethics, please contact rskto.ethics@um.edu.mo