For higher than low risk applications, the ACU HREC normally meets 11 times a year on the second Thursday of each month from February to December.
For higher than low risk applications, the ACU HREC normally meets 11 times a year on the second Thursday of each month from February to December.
The risk profile of research applications determines the review process each application will be allocated to, and the associated timeframes for submission and review. Chapter 2.1 in the National Statement on Ethical Research in Humans (2023) provides guidance on the assessment of risk. Applications for Higher risk research will be reviewed by the Human Research Ethics Committee at it's next meeting.
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| Meeting Date | Submission Deadline |
|---|---|
| Thursday 8th February | Thursday 11th January |
| Thursday 14th March | Thursday 8th February |
| Thursday 11th April | Thursday 7th March |
| Thursday 9th May | Thursday 4th April |
| Thursday 13th June | Thursday 9th May |
| Thursday 11th July | Thursday 6th June |
| Thursday 8th August | Thursday 4th July |
| Thursday 12th September | Thursday 8th August |
| Thursday 10th October | Thursday 5th September |
| Thursday 14th November | Thursday 10th October |
| Thursday 5th December | Thursday 7th November |
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