Who should apply?
When submitting proposals for studies, The Union or Union staff should apply for EAG approval when in any of the following roles:
- Co-author of publication that will result from the study
- Principal investigator or collaborator
- Union sponsored or funded
Please note: All research protocols should be submitted, including those using qualitative design and those where existing data will be studied.
What documents are required?
In your application email, please ensure you include the following documents:
- Application form (see below)
- The study proposal
- A short CV of the principal investigator
- Questionnaires, interview forms and details of the investigative procedures or laboratory tests to be used
- Participant information sheet and consent form (see guidance on informed consent: recommended formats)
- The local ethics committee approval letter or, if no committee exists, a letter from the local or national authority stating that approval is given for the research to be conducted
How to apply
Applications should be sent to eag@theunion.org
Forms for use after EAG approval
If you wish to modify or extend a previously approved application, please use this form.
If the study involves human participants and is not completed within 12 months of EAG approval, please complete this form.
For any enquiries about this process, email eag@theunion.org