Amendments to research projects

Researchers must inform the Committee of any modifications to the approved protocol. Generally, the Committee only notes minor modifications, while more significant modifications may require further consideration prior to approval. In most cases, amendments are presented for consideration at the next scheduled HREC meeting. Provisional approval of protocol amendments may be provided between meetings by the Chair or his/her nominee, but must be ratified by the full HREC at its next meeting. Researchers should provide sufficient detail to allow the Committee to understand the background and rationale for the amendment.

Researchers wishing to amend an approved project should download the Amendment Request Form and forward the completed form, together with supporting documents, to the Executive Officer, DH HREC. Amendments may be submitted in hard copy or by email. The deadline for submission of amendments is two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting of the HREC as per the listed meeting and submission dates.

Amendment Request Form - August 2005 (34kb, MS Word)