When research is to be undertaken by a graduate student the student's supervisor is normally named as the responsible investigator. Committee meetings are held in February, March, May, July, September and November each year. Final dates for submission of applications can be obtained from the Committee Executive Officer . These dates are also sent to Heads of Schools and Disciplines after the February meeting each year. Please refer to the Handbook on Animal Ethics for further information.
Forms are available on-line.
Many countries have also developed their own ethical codes relating to research involving humans. In cases where a student undertakes a project outside the University, but the project is directly connected with the student's University studies, it must be submitted to the Committee for approval. University staff or students must apply to the Royal Hobart Hospital Ethics Committee if their projects will involve RHH patients or facilities. The approval of this committee is recognised by the University Ethics Committee. In general, it is the role of the Committee, not the role of a school or discipline, to determine if a project involving human subjects must be cleared through the formal approval process.