Human ethics
Human ethics approval is required for all research conducted with or about people, or their data or tissue. The purpose of ethics review is to facilitate research that fulfils the principles of human research ethics – research merit and integrity, justice, beneficence and respect
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Apply for ethics approval
A step by step guide is designed to give you more information about how to make an application, and the process of getting approved
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HESC meetings and deadlines
Meeting dates and deadlines for the Human Ethics Sub-Committees (HESC)
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Frequently asked questions
Application types, the review and approval process, how to write a Plain Language Statement and more
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Forms, templates and examples
Project Application Form, Plain Language Statement (PLS) and Consent Form templates, and example answers from successful applications
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Resources and training
Links to external resources for particular topics in human ethics, human ethics training, and the human ethics review structure at the University
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Managing approved projects
Information on submitting amendments, annual reporting requirements, handling incidents and complaints, and protecting privacy
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For HEAG/HESC members and administrators
Resources for ethics committee members, chairs and administrators
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Contacts
Human Ethics Advisory Group (HEAG) contact directory, contact the Human Ethics Team in the Office of Research Ethics and Integrity