Applying for Ethical Clearance
A significant proportion of human research at SCU will require some consideration for review by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). Southern Cross University follows closely the principles of ethical conduct as laid down in the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research available at: National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007)
All ethics applications and correspondence are processed through the Human Research Ethics Office in the Division of Research. A researcher should apply for ethics approval when a 'level of risk' has been ascertained. Research where the degree of risk is more than low level, (as defined in paragraph 2.1.6 of the NS) should be reviewed by the HREC or a delegated authority of the HREC, such as a sub-committee. SCU has two main methods of ethical review, a full review and expedited review.
Full Review on the National Ethics Application Form (NEAF)
For any research involving Humans that is NOT considered to be of low risk to participants must be presented to the HREC on the National Ethics Application Form (NEAF). More information
Expedited Review for Low Risk Research
To assist researchers in identifying whether their research is low risk and eligible for expedited review. More information
For help with Ethics applications contact:
The Secretary, Human research Ethics Committee
Updated: 30 May 2012