Research Ethics



Research ethics should be one of the first considerations in the design of any research project. Flinders University has a number of policies and procedures to assist in ensuring that all research is conducted in an ethical manner.

Please see the following links for further guidance:



Social and Behaviour Research Ethics Committee

This is the relevant committee for the majority of Humanities-based research needing ethics clearance

Yunggorendi Research Ethics

Research proposals involving or impacting upon Indigenous people also need to be submitted to the Social and Behavioural Research Ethics Committee 


Ethics and Biosafety for Flinders Researchers

Ethics Contact Information