Human research as defined in the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) is “research conducted with or about people, or their data or tissue”. Human participation in research can be broadly understood to include: taking part in surveys, interviews or focus groups; undergoing psychological, physiological or medical testing or treatment; being observed by researchers; the collection and use of participants’ body organs, tissues or fluids and access to their personal documents or other materials. However, other research activity with humans as participants may come within the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) area. If you are uncertain whether HREC approval should be sought for your project advice should be sought from the SBREC Executive Officer.
WHICH HREC SHOULD I SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO?
Depending on the type of research you propose to conduct, your application to conduct research involving humans should be directed either to the:
Southern Adelaide Clinical Human Research Ethics Committee
The Southern Adelaide Clinical Human Research Ethics Committee (SAC HREC) reviews research which is clinical in nature (regardless of where the research will be conducted) which is conducted by Flinders University staff or students; conducted by staff of the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network (SALHN); or where participants or patients are recruited from the SALHN.
What kinds of studies are reviewed by the SAC HREC?
Please refer to the SAC HREC website for more information.
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Social and Behavioural Research Ethics Committee
The Social and Behavioural Research Ethics Committee (SBREC) reviews all research involving human participants, conducted by Flinders University staff (including academics with adjunct status) and students, which is social and/or behavioural in its focus, including those which involve or impact upon Indigenous peoples (see below for requirements for projects involving or impacting Indigenous peoples).
Social and Behavioural Research Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 125KB)
SBREC Committee Members Only
Ethics Wiki Link
