Insect Research Practices and Ethics in the UK
Share Your Experience on Ethics Applications
Are you a researcher working with insects? We need your insights!
The Royal Entomological Society is conducting a landmark survey to better understand current practices, challenges and experiences of UK researchers towards insect ethic applications.
Whether you currently submit ethics applications, voluntarily engage in the process, or do not submit applications at all, we want to hear from you.
As the use of insects in research expands across fields such as ecology, genetics, conservation, and beyond, understanding the practicalities and challenges of ethical applications has never been more important.
This study aims to:
- Gather insights into the ethics application process for insect research
- Identify challenges and knowledge gaps faced by researchers
- Highlight opportunities to improve resources and support for the community
Winner of the 2012 RES photography competition: Hairy-footed flower bee, Anthophora plumipes, looking through the keyhole.
Credit Anthony CooperWhy Take Part?
Your voice matters. We want to hear from as many different researchers across the taxonomic groups and fields as possible.
The survey will take approximately 10-30 minutes, and all responses are anonymous and confidential. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your data at any time before the survey closes.
Deadline to participate: 1 April 2025
Learn More
For more information on the Royal Entomological Society’s position on ethical considerations, visit our Ethics Statement.
We will be creating new resources to support our members and publishing the results of the survey, so keep an eye on this space and in our monthly magazine.
If you’re passionate about insects and their role in science, consider becoming a Royal Entomological Society member. Membership includes access to our journals, discounts in our shop and subsidised attendance to events, plus much more.
Thank you for sharing your valuable insights and contributing to this essential research.
