Research

THE DCS RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

DCS Research Agenda

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Standard Operating Procedures

DCS REC Terms of Reference

Research Agreement Form updated 2020

ResearchApplicationForm-G179-1

Please note that all research projects involving an offender or members of SA Department of Correctional Services is subject to a formal application, review and approval process as described in the DCS Research Policy.

All research applications must be made on the appropriate forms, namely:

The Research Application Form (G179)
The Agreement form

These forms must be accompanied by:

  • A comprehensive research proposal
  • Certified copies of ID’s must not be older than 3 months
  • Approval letter from the Research Ethics Committee of any South African Academic Institution OR any other recognised Research Ethics Committee in South African e.g(HSRC and SAMRC)
  • The research instrument/tool (e.g. questionnaire )
  • University proof of registration (if you are the student)

 

DUE DATES


Closing Date for Application REC Meeting
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations 24 February 2023 10 March 2023
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations 07 April 2023 21 April 2023
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations 09 June 2023 23 June 2023
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations 11 August 2023 25 August 2023
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations 13 October 2023 27 October 2023
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations 10 November 2023 24 November 2023

NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DEALT WITH AT THE NEXT REC MEETING.
Applicants will be informed in writing of the outcome of their application.
Applications can be sent to:

Email:

#RECApplications@dcs.gov.za,  and copy  Maphefo.Mangena@dcs.gov.za 
Tel : 012-3072895 / 0723271937
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