Research

THE DCS RESEARCH APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

DCS Research Agenda

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Standard Operating Procedures

DCS REC Terms of Reference

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
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”.