Ethics and Copyright

Any potential copyright issues in research should be addressed before you submit an ethics application. 

In the first instance, please refer to University guidance: 

Copyright for Researchers: Research Publications & Copyright Policy (2021) | University of Edinburgh

• The University also recommends the following resources: copyrightuser.org: UK Copyright Law - CopyrightUser.org 

• Have you checked the use of materials through the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA)? Welcome to the Copyright Licensing Agency | Copyright Licensing Agency (cla.co.uk) 

There is also specific guidance for students about copyright issues here: Copyright and Students | The University of Edinburgh 

Should you wish to speak to an expert on copyright issues, please arrange an appointment with the Scholarly Communications Team: Scholarly Communications Team | The University of Edinburgh. The LLC REC is not able to advise on copyright issues in research.