Research Human Ethics Applications

Human Ethics Applications

Human Ethics Applications

PREPARATION

  1. Complete the mandatory training for research ethics and integrity HERE
  2. Ensure you are familiar with the NHRMC National Statement of Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023 available HERE
  3. 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:

  1. Front page with the Version No/Date box filled in.
  2. All sections completed or marked Not Applicable.
  3. 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]) .
  4. The Participant Information Sheet (PIS) and Informed Consent Form must use the standard templates and include the JCU corporate logo.  They are available HERE
  5. Check your PIS/Consent Form for the following common errors and correct them:
    1. 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.
    2. Ensure that SONA credits are allocated only to students enrolled in specified psychology subjects. Read details provided: HERE
    3. For survey studies, ensure that your timeframe estimate is accurate.
  1. 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:

  1. The LNRE HREC application is submitted to Research and Innovation Services [email protected].
  2. The application is reviewed by the LNRE Pilot committee in Singapore.
  3. You will receive feedback via [email protected]. You should consider and respond to this feedback.
  4. 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:

  1. 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
  2. You must respond to the Ethics Advisor feedback in the HREC application.
  3. 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.
  4. The application is reviewed by the HREC in Australia.  There are specific dates when applications are processed.
  5. You will receive HREC feedback via [email protected] which you should respond to.
  6. 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