# Staff Ethics Procedures If you are CCI staff and wish to start a new research or KE project you must apply for ethical approval before you begin your research. If you are unsure if you require ethical approval please consult the guidance [here](https://wiki.cci.arts.ac.uk/books/research-knowledge-exchange-ethics/page/do-i-need-to-apply-for-ethics-approval) or send a brief description to CCI CRESC (cci-cresc@arts.ac.uk). Ethics applications to CRESC can be made at any time but please note that you should allow 2-3 months for a decision. To Apply: Complete the staff research ethics approval form here and email it to cci-cresc@arts.ac.uk. Remember to include information sheet and consent forms with your application. The Process:

Your application will be given a CRESC reference number. Please use this reference number in all correspondence.
Your application will be reviewed by two members of the CRESC committee.
The reviewers will assess the level of risk your project involves.

Minimal risks are those that anyone involved in the research may encounter in everyday life. Applications at or below minimal risk can be entirely approved by CRESC.
Above minimal risk projects are those that involve any risks above those encountered in everyday life or involve participants who cannot give informed consent (e.g. due to being a minor). See risk definitions in section 6 here. Projects with above minimal risk will initially be reviewed by CRESC but then sent to the UAL RKEESC for final approval. Please allow more time for such approvals.

Reviewers may require amendments to your application. Please make amendements as quickly as possible to aid the process.
On approval you will be emailed a certificate with your approval number. Please refer to this approval number and the 'Creative Computing Institute College Research Ethics Sub-Committee' in all future declarations about your project ethics.

Any questions about the process should be directed to cci-cresc@arts.ac.uk or #staff-ethics on Slack.