Human Ethics Committee

Applying

The Human Ethics Committee of the University of Canterbury, the HEC, will accept project applications for review only from:

academic staff of the University of Canterbury
visiting academic staff
Research Associates of the University of Canterbury, as endorsed by an academic staff member
students who are enrolled in a course of study at the University of Canterbury and who will carry out research under the supervision of, or in collaboration with, an academic staff member of the university

All applications should be sent to the HEC Secretary, Okeover House.

All applications to the Upper South Health and Disability Ethics Committee also require a separate application to the appropriate University of Canterbury Human Ethics Committee.

Who should apply to the Human Ethics Committee

Any research or teaching activity in which persons are subjected to experimental procedures or observation or questioning or otherwise used as a source of information or data unless excluded by the scope and exemptions in the Human Ethics Committee Principles and Guidelines.

Procedures of the Human Ethics Committee

The general procedure by which the Human Ethics Committee deals with applications is:

The Principles and Guidelines and the Application forms are downloaded, filled in by the applicant and 6 copies and an electronic copy sent to the secretary
Applications are circulated to HEC members
Responses are returned to the Secretary within 14 days of distribution. Please specify cases where urgent review is required
Secretary collates responses for review by the Chair and a Committee response is sent to the applicant by email where there are queries about the application
Responses to the Secretary’s email are discussed with the Chair weekly
Final approval is by hard copy letter and by email from the Secretary

The Committee meets several times a year to discuss general ethical issues and applications where necessary.

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