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

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:

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