Faculty Research Ethics Committee (THEO FREC)
Before you start your research, please read all about the University of Malta Research Ethics Review Procedures and follow the guidelines outlined in the University of Malta Research Code of Practice.
You are also advised to refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) available on the UREC website. FAQs are continuously updating so kindly check these on the FAQ website above. If your question is still unclear and you wish to clarify kindly contact FREC.
The new URECA form can be accessed from here. Once you log-in, you will be able to fill the form, save it as a draft, submit it to FREC for records or for review, and upload any related documentation on the same page. There is no need to send any forms or documentation via email. Supervisors endorse the application from the same link, and researchers can view the status of their application from the same page.
UREC Poster [PDF]
FREC upcoming meetings
15 February 2024 - for research ethics applications received by 1 February 2024
11 April 2024 - for research ethics applications received by 28 March 2024
23 May 2024 - for research ethics applications received by 9 May 2024
4 July 2024 - for research ethics applications received by 20 June 2024
10 October 2024 - for research ethics applications received by 26 September 2024
The supervisor’s endorsement is to reach the THEO FREC by the given deadlines, otherwise it will be considered as a late submission. Late submissions will be reviewed in subsequent FREC meetings.
It's good practice to make use of the sample documents, when uploading any attachments on the URECA form.
Rev. Prof. Carl Mario Sultana (Chair)
Rev. Dr Carlo Calleja
Rev. Dr Jonathan Farrugia
Rev. Dr Mark Zammit
Rev. Dr Ray Zammit
Ms Christabel Cassar (FREC Secretary)