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HDR ethics resources

We know that preparing, submitting, and managing your Research Ethics application can feel challenging — especially if you're new to ECU and unsure where to begin. The good news is that there's a wide range of helpful resources available to support you every step of the way. While navigating web pages can sometimes be tricky, we've made it easier by bringing together all the essential tools and guidance on this page. We also invite you to explore the other ethics web pages to gain a deeper understanding of ECU’s commitment to conducting ethical research.

Plan ahead

Preparing a good research ethics application and gaining approval will take time.  So plan ahead as you will want to meet the timeline requirements for Milestone 3 of your candidature.  To help you plan, here are the ECU HREC and AEC Committee meeting dates and the dates that your fully complete application must be submitted by in REMS to be considered at an upcoming ethics committee meeting. If your research is considered lower risk, it may be reviewed at the School level (see School Low Risk Subcommittees).

Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC)

HREC meeting dates and when your ethics application must be submitted ahead of a meeting.

Close of Agenda Meeting Date
19 September 2025 3 October 2025
24 October 2025 7 November 2025
21 November 2025 5 December 2025
23 January 2026 6 February 2026
20 February 2026 6 March 2026
20 March 2026 2 April 2026*
17 April 2026 1 May 2026
22 May 2026 5 June 2026
19 June 2026 3 July 2026
24 July 2026 7 August 2026
21 August 2026 4 September 2026
18 September 2026 2 October 2026
23 October 2026 6 November 2026
20 November 2026 4 December 2026

Animal Ethics Committee (AEC)

AEC meeting dates and when your ethics application must be submitted ahead of a meeting.

Close of AgendaMeeting Date
26 September 2025 10 October 2025
31 October 2025 14 November 2025
28 November 2025 12 December 2025
30 January 2026 13 February 2026
27 February 2026 13 March 2026
27 March 2026 10 April 2026
24 April 2026 8 May 2026
29 May 2026 12 June 2026
26 June 2026 10 July 2026
31 July 2026 14 August 2026
28 August 2026 11 September 2026
25 September 2026 9 October 2026
30 October 2026 13 November 2026
27 November 2026 11 December 2026

National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2025All human research conducted at ECU is governed by the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2025).

Consulting the National Statement when preparing your application is helpful when answering the questions in your ethics application in REMS, the Research Ethics Management System. The questions in your application refer to specific parts of the National Statement.

Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific PurposesAll animal research conducted at ECU is governed by Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes | NHMRC (the Code) which is legislated through the Animal Welfare Act (2002). Knowledge of the Code is essential to complete your animal ethics application through the Research Ethics Management System (REMS).

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