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Division Human Research Ethics Committee

The Division Human Research Ethics Committee considers students' proposals to conduct research that involves human subjects.

Application Process:
Student Protocols are assessed on an on-going basis and advice provided to applicants as soon as practical.

Staff, PhD, Professional Doctorate and Masters by Research proposals must be considered by the University Human Research Ethics Committee.  Please contact Ms Vicki Allen

All other student research should be considered by Divisional HREC unless the researcher answered YES to any of the questions on the Checklist (please refer to the application form below).

If you are uncertain about how to answer any of the questions or whether University HREC or Division  Human Research Ethics Committee should consider your proposal please seek advice from either the Executive Officer or Chair of the committee.

2008 Mid-year Recess
DHREC will not review student protocols between July 7th and 25th.
Cut off date: Tuesday 10th June (reviewing resumes 28rd July)

Applications using the above 'application form' are to be sent electronically (via email) as one 'word' document (including appendices) from your student email to:
          The Executive Officer -   lianne.quin@unisa.edu.au

Please ensure the word 'ethics' appears within the subject of your email

Accompanying 'signed' documentation either needs to be:
faxed to:          (08)  8302 0334
or posted to:   Executive Officer, Division Education, Arts and Social Sciences
                           Human Research Ethics Committee
                           University of South Australia
                           Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences
                           City West Campus
                           GPO Box 2471
                           Adelaide      SA      5001

Please be aware that official University correspondence with its students is via student email
accounts

The Minutes of the Committee's meetings are confidential.

Useful Links:  2008 DHREC Meeting dates
                        Terms of reference (20.5kb doc)
                        Change in Conduct of Business (38.5kb doc)
                        Human Research Ethics and Safety
                        Ethics Training - Online Workshop and Guides
                        Supervision Resources - for Students and  Supervisors
                        Quick Guide To resources on Human Research Ethics

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