The Imperial Research Codes of Practice page maintains a list of the areas of research which may be prohibited or restricted in some way. However, some research may require additional approvals or considerations during the proposal development phase.

Whilst the majority of proposals follow a standard application process or contract negotiation, there are a number of factors with potential for complexity which may delay Institutional Authorisation to submit the application or execute the agreement if not established and considered in the early stages of proposal development.

The application may fall into one of the following categories:

The research project may fall into one of the following categories:

The project and/or the relationship of the parties involved fall into one of the following categories: