Human research ethics
Training for researchers
In person training
The University's Research Ethics Advisors provide discipline-specific human research ethics training to their College and/or School. This is available to all researchers and HDR candidates involved in human-based research projects. Human Research Ethics Officers in the Research and Innovation Division can support the College-based teams as they build their training packages and co-host the training resources if requested.
To request a training session, contact the Research Ethics Advisor from your College and/or School.
Online resources
The Human Research Ethics team has developed a suite tools, templates and tip sheets for researchers. Use the resources when planning a new human research ethics application, or as part of the ongoing management of an approved ethics protocol.
Hosted on the University's internal ReSearchHub, the tools include:
- sample applications
- Participant Information Statements and Consent forms
- peer review support tools
- tip sheets and more.
Please note that the ReSearchHub is an internal resource and is accessible to University staff and HDR candidates only.
Online courses via Discover
The 'Human Research Integrity' module is designed for researchers and members of human research ethics committees. Course content is provided courtesy of University of Wollongong. Researchers can self-register for this online course via Discover - the University's internal training and development portal.
Researchers are encouraged to complete the 'Human Research Ethics' course, which was developed by Macquarie University. Researchers can self-register for the course via Discover.
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