THE DCS RESEARCH APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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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 G179 form 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 | |
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Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations | 29 January 2025 | 20 February 2025 |
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations | 26 March 2025 | 16 April 2025 |
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations | 23 May 2025 | 18 June 2025 |
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations | 25 July 2025 | 20 August 2025 |
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations | 23 September 2025 | 15 October 2025 |
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations | 23 October 2025 | 26 November 2025 |
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:
send REC applications to :sylvia.mahlangu@dcs.gov.za and copy :elda.mohapi@dcs.gov.za”.