Education

All research projects and teaching practical classes involving human participants require approval from an ethics committee. Applicants applying for ethics approval should, in the first instance, read the document Human Research Ethics Guidelines. This document together with the HEC/FHEC Application Form, and other relevant information can be located under the following links:

Forms and Guidelines

In order to find out whether you do require Human Ethics Approval and to assess which committee is appropriate for your application please check the recently updated La Trobe University Human Ethics Risk Assessment.

FACULTY of EDUCATION staff - Form T [185kb]:
Application to be used by staff for ethics approval of teaching/learning activities or class practicals involving research with humans

When submitting applications in hard copy you are requested to send the original signed copy plus three photocopies.

Completed application forms should be submitted to:
The Secretary, Education FHEC, Education Faculty Office, La Trobe University, PO Box 199, Bendigo 3552

In order to expedite the process, an application can be sent electronically to educationethics@latrobe.edu.au with the signed hard copy forwarded in the mail.

The committee aims to have applications approved within a three week timeframe from the receipt of an application. However, in order for this turnaround time to be achieved it is essential that applications are complete when submitted. Incomplete applications slow down the process as they require further follow up with the applicant before they can be sent on for review. In some instances they may be returned for further revision.

To avoid delays, when submitting an application, please ensure that:

• All sections and questions have been answered and none are left blank, write N/A if necessary.
• The document is signed by all investigators involved in the project.
• All relevant supporting documentation is attached eg information sheets, consent forms, interview questions, questionnaires.
• The information sheet and consent form is on La Trobe letterhead and the FHEC contact details for the Education FHEC are listed as: The Secretary, Education FHEC, Faculty of Education, La Trobe University , PO Box 199 , Bendigo 3552, email educationethics@latrobe.edu.au
• Respond promptly to the committee's request for further information/clarification following the review of an application.
• The document Human Research Ethics Guidelines, provides guidelines and information to assist with the completion of the application form including the information sheet and consent form.