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Ethics
Will your project require ethics clearance? In accordance with the relevant legislation, the University has established the following Ethics Committees: Animal Ethics Committee; Human Research Ethics Committee; and Biosafety Committee. The role of these Committees is to review the ethical aspects of research involving animals, humans or biological matter. Before conducting or commencing any research investigation involving these variables, students are required to submit a research ethics application to the appropriate Committee and obtain approval to ensure that all statutory requirements are met.
Any questions or requests for further information should be directed to the Ethics Officer in the Office of Research. Telephone: 4221 4457.
An important aspect of ethics permissions is that some field and laboratory work cannot proceed without the relevant permissions. It is crucial to identify these issues early on, and build them into your planning and scheduling.
Students are advised to refer to the following University of Wollongong web site for access to information about Research Ethics Committees and Guidelines:
http://www.uow.edu.au/research/rso/ethics/index.html