Human Ethics at the ANU

In 1999, following a wide-ranging process of consultation including the learned Academies, the NHMRC, in conjunction with the Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee, issued a set of national guidelines on ethics in human research. These guidelines, the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans, were tabled in federal Parliament in July 1999 and are intended to cover all disciplines. The primary purpose of the National Statement is the protection of the welfare and rights of participants in research. The National Statement has since been reviewed and was released as the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007).

Before applying researchers should familiarise themselves with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007). They should then complete the application process in ARIES Online Management System. See below for assistance in the application process.

THE RESEARCH OFFICE IS MOVING

The Research Office is changing its ANU location. On the 27th November 2009, we are moving from the current address in the Chancelry Building 10B LG, to the following location:

Level 3
Innovations Building
Building 124
Corner Eggleston and Garran Roads
ANU Campus

Further details on how to travel to the Innovations Building are available here.

From midday Friday 27th November 2009 until start of business Monday 30 November 2009 you may experience difficulties contacting Research Office staff. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Ethical Review

• Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)
• Humanities & Social Science Delegated Ethics Review Committee (DERC)
• Sciences Delegated Ethics Review Committee (DERC)
• Training, Submission & Meeting Dates
• Ethics Office

For Researchers

• Policy & Guidelines
• ARIES for Human Ethics
• Key Ethical Concerns for the HREC
  (Informed Consent & Web-based Surveys, Confidentiality, Privacy & the Internet, Recruitment and Research in Schools).

• Resources for Applying
  (Useful Guides, ARIES Human Ethics Documentation and Tips for new users of ARIES).
• Training, Submission & Meeting Dates
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Post-Approval
• Ethics Office