Research Ethics Committee
The Submissions process, guidelines and deadlines
The Research Ethics Committee at St. Francis Hospice was set up in 2002 in line with the guidelines under the Clinical Trials Act. The purpose of this Research Ethics Committee is to evaluate from an ethical viewpoint any planned research at St. Francis Hospice. Topics for research may include an evaluation of new interventions, an evaluation of care, exploring the experience of all involved in hospice including patients, families, staff and volunteers, etc.
The committee meets quarterly. For a research proposal to be considered, it must be submitted to the Secretary of the Research Ethics Committee three weeks in advance of the date of the next meeting.
Meeting and Submission Dates for 2025
Meeting 5th February 2025 (Submission Deadline – 8th Jan 2025)
Meeting 9th April 2025 (Submission Deadline – 19th March 2025)
Meeting 18th June 2025 (Submission Deadline – 28th May 2025)
Meeting 12th November 2025 (Submission Deadline – 22nd October 2025)
Below you will find the various forms and guidelines you will need for your application. Final electronically signed applications should be submitted to:
The Secretary, by emailing education@sfh.ie
