MODREC Guidance for Suppliers
This document seeks to address and assist in the decision making of whether or not to apply for a MOD Research Ethics Committee (MODREC) review.
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This document seeks to address and assist in the decision making of whether or not to apply for a MOD Research Ethics Committee (MODREC) review.
Within The Ministry of Defence (MOD), scientific quality is reviewed by a Scientific Assessment Committee (SAC) and ethics review is provided by the MODREC.
MODREC is an independent body comprising of non-MOD (expert and lay) members supported by appropriate MOD advisers. MODREC is commissioned to review research projects involving human participants. It safeguards the rights, dignity and welfare of individuals volunteering to participate in research studies. They ensure that all research involving human participants either undertaken, funded or sponsored by MOD meets nationally and internationally accepted ethical standards.
Detailed information on the structure of MODREC and guidance documentation can be found on MODREC’s Official Website.
This document has been designed to act as a straightforward guide to determine whether a MODREC Review will need to be obtained before research can commence. If more detailed information is required, all researchers should familiarise themselves with the Joint Service Publication 536 (JSP536), which details the policy, direction and guidance on the processes to follow
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Published 5 October 2021Last updated 23 September 2022 + show all updates
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