Human Ethics Applications
Human Ethics Applications
PREPARATION
- Complete the mandatory training for research ethics and integrity HERE
- Ensure you are familiar with the NHRMC National Statement of Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023 available HERE
- Complete the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) Application Form available HERE. The form must be valid or it will not be reviewed.
A valid form contains:
- Front page with the Version No/Date box filled in.
- All sections completed or marked Not Applicable.
- All signatures must be included for the research team (i.e. PI, all Supervisor/s, all Collaborator/s) and for the Dean/Delegate (for signature send to: [email protected]) .
- The Participant Information Sheet (PIS) and Informed Consent Form must use the standard templates and include the JCU corporate logo. They are available HERE
- Check your PIS/Consent Form for the following common errors and correct them:
- Do not list the JCU Psychology Clinic for people who may be distressed by participation in your research. This is not appropriate as the Psychology Clinic is not a walk-in centre. Only list relevant community organisations.
- Ensure that SONA credits are allocated only to students enrolled in specified psychology subjects. Read details provided: HERE
- For survey studies, ensure that your timeframe estimate is accurate.
- Submit all forms combined into one document only.
SUBMISSION and REVIEW PROCESS
The submission and review process depends on the risk category of the research project.
Category 1 & 2 HREC Applications
These are HREC applications that are considered to be of Negligible (Category 1) or Low (Category 2) risk. When planning your research project, allow from 4 to 8 weeks for this process to occur. The submission and review process for these applications is:
- The LNRE HREC application is submitted to Research and Innovation Services [email protected].
- The application is reviewed by the LNRE Pilot committee in Singapore.
- You will receive feedback via [email protected]. You should consider and respond to this feedback.
- Your feedback is reviewed, and you are given a decision by the HREC Chair.
Category 3 and above HREC Applications
These are higher risk applications and follow a different review process. When planning your research project, you should allow a minimum of two to three months or longer for this process to occur. The submission and review process for these applications is:
- Once you have completed your HREC application, you must send it to an Ethics Advisor for review and feedback. Information on Ethics Advisors is HERE
- You must respond to the Ethics Advisor feedback in the HREC application.
- The HREC application is submitted as a single document to Research and Innovation Services [email protected]. Pay attention to the Closing Dates for Submission of Human Ethics Applications to allow sufficient time for review prior to submission to the HREC.
- The application is reviewed by the HREC in Australia. There are specific dates when applications are processed.
- You will receive HREC feedback via [email protected] which you should respond to.
- Your feedback is reviewed and you are given a decision by the HREC Chair.
For more information about Human Ethics, please click here.
Research Participation Program
https://www.jcu.edu.sg/research/research-participation-program