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
DCS 2026 DATES FOR THE SUBMISSION OF RESEARCH APPLICATIONS AND THE REC MEETINGS
| CLOSING DATES FOR SUBMISSION OF RESEARCH APPLICATIONS IN 2026 | DATES FOR THE REC MEETINGS IN 2026 | |
| 1. | 05 February 2026 | 25 February 2026 |
| 2. | 02 April 2026 | 22 April 2026 |
| 3. | 01 June 2026 | 18 June 2026 |
| 4. | 03 August 2026 | 19 August 2026 |
| 5. | 25 September 2026 | 14 October 2026 |
| 6. | 30 October 2026 | 18 November 2026 |
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”.