This document provides guidance on applying for research study ethics approval in 3 steps: pre-writing, writing, and takeaways. Pre-writing involves ensuring qualifications like degrees, training, and proper dispositions for things like teamwork and perseverance. Writing entails preparing a research package with items like CVs, protocols, consent forms, and registering the study. Takeaways emphasize succeeding through planning, undertaking challenges, communicating, and documenting the research process.