Ethics Clearance
All research involving human participants, animals, recombinant DNA or ionising radiation require ethical clearance. Human research includes use of questionnaires, surveys, close observation, access to identifiable personal records, experiments, etc.
The documents for ethics clearance applications, modifications, and progress final report forms are located below for both research projects and taught units.
To download documents, click on the title of the form you wish to open, and choose save to disk from the options provided. If you have any problems downloading the documents, please send an email to res.ethics@patrick.acu.edu.au
Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)
Information about the committee.
Documents for Ethics Clearance
Please note that the processing of applications between 15/12/2009 and 31/1/2010 will be slower due to the Christmas and New Year break and staff availability.
Research Projects
- Application Form for Research Projects
- Modification Form for Research Projects
- Progress/Final/Extension Report Form for Research Projects
- Sample information letter and consent form for Research Projects
Taught Units
- Application Form for Taught Units
- Modification Form for Taught Units
- Progress Report for Taught Units
(Enquiries can be made to res.ethics@acu.edu.au)
- Ethics Bulletin
Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)
Links
National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans
Federal Privacy Act
