Social and Behavioural Research Ethics Committee

Your application to conduct research involving human subjects will be directed either to this committee or to the Flinders Clinical Research Ethics Committee, depending on the type of research you propose. Read both sections to determine which committee you should apply to.

The Social and Behavioural Research Ethics Committee (SBREC) deals with research proposals which are social or behavioural in their focus, including those which involve or impact upon Indigenous people.

Research that is clinical in nature or involves patients of the Flinders Medical Centre is subject to approval by the Flinders Clinical Research Ethics Committee, jointly established by the university and the Flinders Medical Centre. It is intended that researchers' access to the committee be based on the type of research being proposed rather than the faculty or institution of origin.

Social and Behavioural Research Committee Terms of Reference (PDF 16KB) - Current as at 1 August 2007.

Applying for ethics approval

• 2008 Meeting Schedule (PDF 12KB) - Current as at 14 November 2007.
• Ethical Guidelines for Social and Behavioural Research - Information for researchers and supervisors (PDF 65KB) - Current as at 24 January 2008.
• *NEW* Application Form for Approval of Social and Behavioural Research involving human subjects (PC Version) (DOC 492KB) - Current as at 12 August 2008.
• *NEW* Application Form for Approval of Social and Behavioural Research involving human subjects (Mac Version) (DOC 332KB) - Current as at 12 August 2008.
• Example of completed Application (PDF 153KB) - Current as at 20 March 2008.
• Letter of Introduction (DOC 313KB) - this pro forma should also be used for email introduction. Current as at 1 August 2007.
  
• Consent form for Participation in Research (DOC 38KB) - Current as at 28 June 2006.
• Consent form for Child Participation in Research (DOC 35KB) - Current as at 28 June 2006.
  
• Consent form for Observation of Professional Activity (DOC 21KB) - Current as at 28 June 2006.
• Guidelines for Preparation of Information Sheet (PDF 8KB) - Current as at 12 June 2007.
  
• Privacy Legislation Matters (DOC 65KB) - Current as at 1 November 2007.

In accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, a requirement of obtaining ethical approval is the provision of a report to the Social and Behavioural Research Ethics Committee annually from the date of approval. On completion of each project a final report is also required.

• Annual Progress and Final Report Form (DOC 69KB) - Current as at 18 December 2007.

For enquiries about applications to this committee, phone Sandy Huxtable on
(08) 8201 5962, or email sandy.huxtable@flinders.edu.au.

Further information