1. HREC applications: University of Adelaide Garrett Cullity, Convenor

2. 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)

3. Before approval ‣ Refer to HREC website –via “Research” –http://www.adelaide.edu.au/research/ethics/human/ ‣ Use linked resources –National Statement –Human Research Ethics Handbook ‣ Consult colleagues ‣ Contact Committee Secretary –Sabine Schreiber

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

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

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

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