Learning Centre

Human Research Ethics Committee
(FPV HREC)

Chairperson Dr. Leslie Cannold
Secretary Ms Judy Earley ph: 03 9257 0152

For enquiries about ethics applications to the FPV HREC, please contact Judy Earley jearley@fpv.org.au or telephone
03 9257 0152.

The FPV HREC currently uses the Common Application Form http://www.health.vic.gov.au/ethics and is trialling the use of the online National Ethics Application Form (NEAF) http://www.neaf.gov.au Please refer to the National Statement 2007 when making applications.

Prior to completing these forms, a Preliminary Application to Conduct Research at FPV Form must be completed. Please contact the HREC Administrative Officer Judy Earley on
03 9257 0152 or email jearley@fpv.org.au for information regarding this.

The purpose of the Preliminary Application Form is to determine the organisational capacity and priority of FPV being involved in a specific research project.

You may use either the NEAF or Common Application Form in making your application for ethics approval for your research project.

Please note that applicants using the NEAF online application form will need to create a user name and click on "new proposal".

Both the Common Application Form and NEAF application users must complete the FPV Addendum to the Common Application
Form for FPV specific requirements.

Cover Sheet

Progress/Annual Report

Application for Approval of Amendments

Final Report

Request for Extension of Time

Report on Discontinuation of Research

Adverse Event Report