Human Ethics
The University of Queensland Guidelines for Ethical Review of Research Involving HumansAs part of the design process for any research project involving human subjects or human-related materials, University of Queensland researchers must investigate the need for ethical clearance and obtain it when required. The following pages outline the principles of ethical research, and the procedures for applying for approval. For contact information, please see the staff contact list. |
| » UQ Guidelines, Ethics Forms and Downloads Human Ethics forms available for download. |
| » UQ Ethical Paragraphs Approved paragraphs for inclusion in information sheets released to participants. |
| » Application Checklist Submission of Research Protocols for Human Ethical Clearance |
| » School Level Ethical Review Schools are encouraged to establish their own ethical review mechanism to review research protocols. |
| » Monitoring Annual progress reports and random audits. |
| » Important Human Ethics Links The National Statement, Handbooks, etc. |
| » Appeals Information on submitting appeals to ethics committees. |
| » Fee for review - MREC & BSSERC When is no processing fee applicable? |
| » Processing Time and Submission Dates Ethics applications may be submitted at any time without alignment to an upcoming committee meeting. Applications are processed upon receipt by the Ethics Office on an ongoing basis. An email will be sent to the applicant to confirm receipt and advise ... |