Human ethics

Information for researchers with research or projects involving human participants.

Researchers, including students, who wish to undertake research involving human participants, must obtain human research ethics approval before commencing the studies. Flinders University reviews human research ethics applications in line with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2007 (updated 2018).

All applications are to be submitted to the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) or the Low Risk Panel with the following exception:

If research will involve

(a) any sites under the control of SA Health; or
(b) participants or data accessed through a site controlled by SA Health, an application will need to be submitted to one of the SA Health Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs) listed on the SA Health Human Research Ethics Committee webpage.

Approvals from NHMRC registered Human Research Ethics Committees will be accepted by Flinders University via the HREC Cross-Institutional Approval Form in ResearchNow Ethic.

Further information about the scope and nature of the Committee can be found in the Human Research Ethics Committee terms of reference.

Key information

Explore the areas below for information on the application process, managing approvals, training requirements, and resources.

Applying for human research ethics approval

Committee meeting dates and key information on how to apply for human ethics.

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Resources, templates and further important information

Key documents, templates, and resources including information about when further approval is required.

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Modifications, reports and unexpected adverse events

Submit modifications and reports, and how to deal with an UAE.

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Complaints

Queries or concerns regarding any research projects can be directed to the research team conducting the study.

If participants have any complaints or reservations about the ethical conduct of a study, they may contact the Flinders University’s Research Integrity, Ethics & Compliance team via:

P: 08 8201 2543

E: human.researchethics@flinders.edu.au.

Contacts

For general advice regarding the submission of applications for human ethics approval or committee membership information please contact the Research Ethics Officer for the Committee.

Human Research Ethics Committee

Flinders University Human Research Ethics Committee

Registry Building, Basement
Flinders University
Bedford Park SA 5042

Phone: 08 8201 2255
Email: human.researchethics@flinders.edu.au

Southern Adelaide Clinical Human Research Ethics Committee (SAC HREC)

Office for Research (OFR) at Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN)

Ward 6C, Room 6A219
Flinders Medical Centre
Flinders Drive
Bedford Park SA 5042

Phone: 08 8204 6461
Email: health.salhnofficeforresearch@sa.gov.au

SA Health Research website.

Need help?

For general advice regarding the submission of applications for human ethics approval, please contact the Research Ethics Officer for the Human Research Ethics Committee.

08 8201 2255

human.researchethics@flinders.edu.au