EdTech Research Ethical Review Service
Ethical review service for EdTech research
This service is intended for EdTech organisations, researchers, and innovators seeking an independent ethical review of their research, evaluation, or product implementation plans, particularly where no suitable institutional ethics pathway is available. A panel of experienced reviewers drawn from the International Centre for EdTech Impact’s global network will examine submitted proposals, identify potential ethical considerations and provide constructive guidance.
We specialize in ethical applications for EdTech research, particularly research involving minors and digital data collection.
How does it work?
The applicant submits a completed application form detailing the EdTech research, evaluation, or implementation project.
The Centre confirms reviewer availability within the proposed timeline.
The Lead Assessor determines whether the application falls under standard or enhanced complexity.
Upon confirmation and acceptance of the fee, the review process begins.
Following completion of the appraisal, an invoice is issued.
Applicants receive a written ethical appraisal outlining strengths, areas for revision, and, where appropriate, a favourable opinion.
Governance and Review Structure
The service is delivered through:
1. A Standing Core Group
This group oversees coordination and quality assurance and typically includes:
A Review Co-ordinator / Lead Assessor
A Senior Representative from the International Centre for EdTech Impact
Where appropriate, an ethics advisor or member of the Centre’s advisory board
2. The Ad-Hoc Review Panel
For each submission, a temporary review panel is convened from the Centre’s international network of EdTech researchers and ethics specialists.
Panels typically consist of:
A Chair
Two additional reviewers with relevant expertise (e.g., learning sciences, data ethics, AI in education, safeguarding, implementation research)
Members of the core group may also serve on panels as required.
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Why us
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SCOPE: Unlike formal university or medical ethics committees, this service does not issue regulatory approval. Instead, it provides an independent ethical appraisal and may issue a favourable opinion when proposals meet established standards of ethical responsibility. Clients may reference the ethical review and favourable opinion in documentation, but must not present it as formal regulatory approval.
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PROCESS: 1, The applicant submits a completed application form detailing the EdTech research, evaluation, or implementation project. 2, The Centre confirms reviewer availability within the proposed timeline. 3, The Lead Assessor determines whether the application falls under standard or enhanced complexity. 4, Upon confirmation and acceptance of the fee, the review process begins.
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HOW TO APPLY Applicants should complete the designated application form and submit it to the International Centre for EdTech Impact with “EdTech Ethics Review Request” in the subject line.
This expedited service is intended for EdTech organisations, researchers, and innovators seeking an independent ethical review of their research, evaluation, or product implementation plans, particularly where no suitable institutional ethics pathway is available. The completion time requires a complete submission of neccessary documents on the first day.
This service is intended for EdTech organisations, researchers, and innovators seeking an independent ethical review of their research, evaluation, or product implementation plans, particularly where no suitable institutional ethics pathway is available. Please always ensure the neccessary documents are enclosed on submission.