Research

Please note that all research projects involving a offender or member of SA Department of Correctional Services is subject to a formal application, review and approval process as described in DCS Research Policy.
All research applications must be made on the appropriate forms, namely:
- The Research Application Form (G179)
- The Agreement form
These forms must be accompanied by:
- Certified copies of ID's of researchers/field workers
- Approval letter from the Research Ethics Committee of the Academic Institution (only if is for academic purpose)
- The research instrument/tool (e.g. questionnaire )
- A comprehensive research proposal
- Research proposal that will provide the following information for consideration by the Research Ethics Committee:
  - Aim of the research, investigation or inquiry.
  - Purpose, nature and extent of the investigation.
  - The research plan and duration of the investigation.
  - Research designs/method.
  - Interviewing techniques and instruments such as questionnaires, audio tape recorders, video recording, etc.
  - The areas where the research will be conducted.
  - The sample of the research must be provided.
  - Approval of research and proof of registration for that current year with the choosen institution if it is for study purposes.
  - The funders/sponsors involved, if any.
  - The value of research to the Department.
  - The field and level of study in case of research intended for the attainment of qualifications.
  - Motivation by lecturer, tutor, supervisor or designated person in the institution or organisation. If the space is insufficient, it may be submitted as an addendum
  - Possible ethical issues emanating from the proposed research should be reflected in the research proposal.
  - The researcher should indicate whether there is an intention to publish the research findings.
  - No digital recording however an audio recording is allowed.

(The above issues should not be regarded as a research proposal format but rather as additional requirements to be included in the research proposal for consideration by DCS) Application Form
Agreement Form
Research Agenda 07/10
List of Approved Research Reports

DUE DATES

	Closing Date for Application	REC Meeting
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations	15 December 2011	27 January 2012
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations	15 March 2012	26 April 2012
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations	15 June 2012	19 July 2012
Academic Institutions, Students and Organizations	14 September 2012	18 October 2012