This document presents a Business School application for ethical approval for taught degrees, specifically from June 2012. It outlines the necessary procedures for research involving primary data collection, especially when human data and participants are involved. The application form details the project title, research type (UG/PG research/dissertation), principal investigator information, and project details including objectives, methods, and proposed start/end dates. It addresses crucial ethical considerations such as participant vulnerability, obligation, anonymity, and data storage security in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998. The application requires confirmation of participant awareness regarding data access and security, along with a participant information sheet. It also includes a declaration by the principal investigator, confirming the accuracy of the information, adherence to the University's Research Ethics Policy, and acknowledgment of risks and participant rights, along with supervisor approval.