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Terms of Reference

The terms of reference of the Human Ethics Committees include the evaluation of:

1. the need and worth of the research
2. the validity of the design, procedures and methodology to be adopted, as they might impact on any ethical or legal considerations outlined in 3-5
3. the protection of human rights and cultural values of the participants, including the obtaining of informed consent, and recognition of participants' right to decline
4. the ownership and use of findings, and the procedures to protect personal and confidential information
5. any legal issues which might arise
6. the procedures for the effective monitoring of research

The Human Ethics Committees of the University of Canterbury, the HEC and the ERHEC, will accept project applications for review only from academic staff of the University of Canterbury, from visiting academic staff, from Adjunct staff, from Research Associates of the University of Canterbury, as endorsed by an academic staff member, and from 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.