HREC applications: University of Adelaide Garrett Cullity, Convenor

Categories of consideration ‣ Applications to full Committee ‣ Executive approvals by Convenor ‣ Psychology subcommittee ‣ Sub-minimal risk projects –No “potential for infringing basic ethical principles” ( NS, p.8)

Before approval ‣ Refer to HREC website –via “Research” – ‣ Use linked resources –National Statement –Human Research Ethics Handbook ‣ Consult colleagues ‣ Contact Committee Secretary –Sabine Schreiber

Schedule ‣ 7 meetings per year: –February –April –May –July –August –October –November

Application format ‣ Specified on website ‣ Supervisor is applicant ‣ We will accept applications prepared using the new National Ethics Application Form.

Main issues ‣ Safety ‣ Personal sensitivity ‣ Consent –Privacy –Clarity of information –Inducement ‣ Confidentiality

After Approval ‣ Monitoring: annual renewal ‣ Adverse events ‣ Variation requests