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Human Research Ethics Committee Members Wanted

The Australian Defence Human Research Ethics Committee (ADHREC) is currently seeking members for voluntary positions on the committee.

Expressions of interest are sought in all categories as outlined in the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (NHMRC, 2007). More information on these categories can be found on the NHMRC website at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/publications/attachments/e72.pdf (see in particular section 5.1.30, page 81)

Most positions will involve volunteering approximately four hours per month, subject to ebbs and flows, to review applications for experimental projects and attend a committee meeting.

Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Negative Vetting level 1 security clearance (not necessary on application- a process will be initiated for successful applicants). Applicants do not need to have a knowledge of, or be associated with, the military or Defence. Women and persons of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged to apply.

If you know of anyone who may be interested, or for further information, please contact:

Executive Secretary, ADHREC
Directorate of Human Research
02 6266 3807
ADHREC@defence.gov.au

Applications must be received by COB Wednesday 15 August 2012.

Please note: Australian Defence Human Research Ethics Committee (ADHREC) has institued new procedures for Application Submissions, modifications and amendments, effective immediately. Please see 'Application details' for further details.

2013

ADHREC Meeting Dates	New Protocol Submission Cut Off Dates	Other Business: Amendments, Modifications, Reports Cut Off Dates
Monday 4 February 2013	Friday 11 January 2013	Thursday 17 January 2013
Monday 18 March 2013	Friday 15 February 2013	Thursday 28 February 2013
Monday 29 April 2013	Thursday 28 March 2013	Thursday 11 April 2013
Monday 17 June 2013	Friday 17 May 2013	Thursday 30 May 2013
Monday 29 July 2013	Friday 28 June 2013	Thursday 11 July 2013
Monday 9 September 2013	Friday 9 August 2013	Thursday 23 August 2013
Monday 21 October 2013	Friday 20 September 2013	Thursday 3 October 2013
Monday 2 December 2013	Friday 1 November 2013	Thursday 14 November 2013

ADHREC’s mission is to promote and encourage health research in the military context.

Clearly, such research needs to be of the highest ethical standard, as the best research has as its essential ingredient, best ethical practice.

Contact Us:

Australian Defence Human Research Ethics Committee
Department of Defence
CP3-6-036
PO Box 7911
CANBERRA BC ACT 2600
AUSTRALIA

Ph: +61 2 6266 3837
Fax: +61 2 6266 2697
E-Mail: ADHREC@defence.gov.au

Australian Defence Human Research Ethics Committee 100TH Meeting.

ADHREC 100TH Meeting The Australian Defence Human Research Ethics Committee (ADHREC) has recently reached a significant milestone by holding its 100th meeting. ADHREC is registered with the National Health and Medical Research Council and has been meeting regularly since November 1989 with the objective of promoting and encouraging ethical human research in the military context. The twelve members of ADHREC are appointed by the Minister for Defence to represent both Defence and the broader Australian community. Read more...

Defence Health Foundation

The Defence Health Foundation is a new foundation established for the purposes of funding medical research designed to benefit serving and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Forces and their immediate families. Funding comes from the parent company, Defence Health Pty Ltd, which is a not-for-profit restricted private health insurer for the Defence community.

Applications from eligible medical researchers to apply for Foundation research grants for 2010-11 are now open. Full details can be found at www.defencehealthfoundation.org.au including the Research Grant Guidelines and the Application Form.

Further enquiries should be directed to the CEO, Alison Teale, on 03 8679 1124 or to the Administration Officer, Sally McBride on 03 8679 1098, or email info@defencehealthfoundation.org.au