Resources for Applying

Before applying researchers should familiarise themselves with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans (2007). They can then complete their protocol application in ARIES. See below for guidance on particular issues, and for further assistance with applications please contact the Ethics Office.

• Key Ethical Concerns for the HREC
  These address the following issues that are key ethical concerns for the ANU HREC, including: Informed Consent, Confidentiality, Privacy & the Internet, Recruitment and Research in Schools.
• Anti-Terrorist Legislation
  Infomation from the ANU Legal Office regarding Australia's Anti-Terrorist legislation.

• Tips for New Users of ARIES

• Podcast: Interview on ethics process by Prof Peter Hiscock July 2007

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Submission and Meeting dates

Useful Guides

National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans (2007)
The purpose of this Statement is to provide a national reference point for ethical consideration relevant to all research involving humans.

Example Protocol Application

Expedited (E1) Application Form, Information Sheet and Consent Form
Mr Jason Kochel, Faculty of Arts

Expedited (E2) Application Form, Information Sheet and Consent Form
Mr Russell Brewer, Regulatory Institutions Network

Expedited (E2) Application Form, Information Sheet and Consent Form
Ms Sarah Spiller, Faculty of Arts

Expedited (E2) Application Form
Ms Sarah Robertson, Faculty of Arts

Example Information Sheet & Consent Forms

Information Sheet & Consent Form
Prof Peter Cane, Faculty of Law

Information Sheet & Consent Form
Prof Hilary Charlesworth, Regulatory Institutions Network

Information Sheet & Consent Form
Prof Nick Evans, Department of Linguistics RSPAS

Information Sheet & Consent Form
Dr Geraldine Li, Fenner School of Environment & Society

Information Sheet & Consent Form
Dr Michael Platow, School of Psychology

Information Sheet & Oral Consent Script
Dr Tamara Jacka, Gender Relations Centre RSPAS

Information Sheet
Ms Hannah Bulloch, School of Archaeology and Anthropology

Information that should be on Information Sheets, Consent Forms and communicated to participants

The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans (2007) - Chapter 2.2 outlines information that should be communicated to participants of research.

The following should be communicated to participants:

(a) participation is voluntary;

(b) any alternatives to participation;

(c) how the research will be monitored;

(d) provision of services to participants adversely affected by the research;

(e) contact details of a person to receive complaints;

(f) contact details of the researchers/supervisor/HREC details and if overseas research, a local contact;

(g) how privacy and confidentiality will be protected;

(h) the participant's right to withdraw from further participation at any stage, along with any implications of withdrawal, and whether it will be possible to withdraw data;

(i) the amounts and sources of funding for the resarcher;

(j) financial or other relevant declarations of interests of researchers, sponsors or institutions;

(k) any payments to participants;

(l) the liklihood and form of dissemination of the researchers results, including publication;

(m) any expected benefits to the wider community;

(n) any other relevant information including research-specific information required under other chapters of this National Statement.

ARIES Human Ethics User Documentation

ARIES Human Ethics User Manual
Step-by-step manual for researchers applying for Expedited or Full Ethical Review.

Application Quick Guide
A Quick Guide for researchers applying for Expedited or Full Ethical Review.

Finding Your Protocol Quick Guide
A Quick Guide for researchers to find their application on ARIES.

Variation Request Quick Guide
A Quick Guide for researchers applying for a variation to their human ethics protocol.

Monitoring Report Quick Guide
A Quick Guide for researchers completing the Monitoring Report for their human ethics protocol.