Ethical Clearance Support
Ethics review is a gatekeeper for many journals and institutions — and a poorly prepared application can cause significant delays to your research timeline. Our ethics support team helps you navigate institutional review board requirements, prepare complete application packages, and draft the documentation needed for ethical clearance.
Features & Deliverables
Key Features
IRB and ethics committee application preparation
Informed consent form design and wording
Data management and storage plan development
Participant information sheet writing
GDPR and data protection compliance documentation
What You Receive
Deliverables
Complete ethics application package
Informed consent and participant information forms
Data management plan
Who This Is For
Researchers conducting human-subjects research requiring institutional or journal ethics approval.
Our Process
Requirements Review
Target IRB or journal ethics requirements assessed.
Document Planning
Required forms and statements identified.
Drafting
All application documents written in full.
Submission Support
Documents formatted and prepared for submission.
The Nexor Research Publications Difference
What sets our ethical clearance support service apart from the alternatives.
IRB Experience
Our ethics specialists have experience preparing applications for university ethics committees, NHS Research Ethics Committees, and international IRBs.
Risk-Calibrated Documentation
We match the depth of your ethics application to the actual risk level of your study — thorough enough to satisfy reviewers, not so extensive as to cause unnecessary delay.
Participant Protection Expertise
We pay particular attention to vulnerable population research, ensuring consent processes, data protection, and safeguards are robustly addressed.
Common Questions
Do I need ethics approval for secondary data analysis?
Usually no, but this varies by institution and country. We advise on whether your specific study type requires formal ethics review and help you apply for exemption where appropriate.
What happens if the ethics committee requests amendments?
We include a revision round for committee feedback. If amendments are requested to the application, we revise all affected documents within the agreed scope.
Can you help with GDPR compliance for research data?
Yes. We prepare data management plans and consent forms that explicitly address GDPR requirements including data minimisation, storage limits, and participant rights.
How long does ethics approval typically take?
Expedited review for low-risk studies can take 2–4 weeks. Full board review for higher-risk studies may take 2–3 months. We help you navigate the process to avoid unnecessary delays.
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