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Introduction
The RCH Human Research and Ethics Committee (HREC) ensures best practice clinical care for children and young adults, promotes research and is a major centre for both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in all aspects of paediatrics and child health.
The HREC's primary role is to consider, review, approve and monitor research conducted within Children's Health Services and counsel on all matters relating to bioethics.
Each year the committee considers between 100-200 new proposals.
The committee meets every six weeks to discuss and review proposals. It can also consider and approve submissions out of session.
The committee operates in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council’s “National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans (2007)” and is governed by a terms of reference.
The committee represents the ethos and principles of society more generally - in this case the broader Queensland community. The HREC acts as a resource available for staff and is available for consultation by any member of the public whose children use the hospital and its services.
How to apply
All applications should be addressed to:
Mrs Amanda Smith
Co-ordinator
QLD Children’s Health Services (RCH)
Human Research Ethics Committee
Level 3, Foundation Building
Royal Children’s Hospital
HERSTON QLD 4029
All applications are to be submitted on the online Qld Health NEAF:
http://www.ethicsform.org/au
All documents are to be uploaded to your QH online NEAF + below:
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No. |
Description |
No. of copies |
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1 |
Covering letter signed by Principal Investigator containing a brief description of the proposed study. |
Original + 12 collated hard copies |
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2 |
NEAF – National Ethics Application Form |
Original + 12 collated hard copies |
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3 |
Protocol/Study design – this is in addition to NEAF. |
Original + 12 collated hard copies |
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4 |
Investigator’s Brochure |
1 hard copy |
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5 |
Research related documentation (information sheets & consent forms [parent/guardian & child/adolescent], questionnaires, advertisements, diaries) |
Original + 12 collated hard copies |
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6 |
CV for researchers who have not previously submitted |
1 electronic copy |
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7 |
Research Funding Schedule (Budget) |
Original + 12 collated hard copies |
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8 |
Clinical Trial Notification (CTN) |
1 original hard copy |
Meeting dates
The committee meets approximately every six (6) weeks on a Monday at 3pm. Extra-ordinary meetings are convened if required. Submissions must be received on the closing date.
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2011 Meeting Dates |
Closing Dates for Submission |
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Monday 31st January |
Monday 17th January |
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Monday 14th March |
Monday 28th February |
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Monday 9th May |
Wednesday 27th April |
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Monday 20st June |
Monday 6th June |
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Monday 1st August |
Monday 18th July |
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Monday 12th September |
Monday 29th August |
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Monday 24th October |
Monday 10th October |
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Monday 5th December |
Monday 21st November |
Forms
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