Research Proposals

General information

All Psychology students writing Master’s and PhD theses must submit a proposal to the Research Projects Ethics Review Committee (RPERC). Students are strongly advised to consult the latest RPERC Information document.  This gives information about dates on which the RPERC meets, and deadlines for submission of proposals.

You will need several documents and forms in order to prepare and submit your proposal. These are summarized on the RPERC Checklist and can be viewed under the RESOURCES TAB on this website.

All students are required to sign a Research Publication Agreement which is one of these documents. Please study this document carefully and discuss any matters of concern you may have about it carefully with your supervisor.

If you have any queries, or are having difficulty locating a supervisor or working with your supervisor, please contact Gary Steel on 046 603 8504 or G.Steele@ru.ac.za for assistance.