Research requiring DH program management support

As a general rule, if the proposed research involves personnel, resources, data or clients of a particular program area within DH, researchers should seek Program Management support for their project before submitting it to the ethical review process of an HREC.

Although support within the relevant program area may be conditional upon receiving HREC approval, Program Managers may refuse permission to carry out a project on grounds unrelated to ethical issues.

The granting of approval by an Ethics Committee does not take precedence over the authority of Program Managers to determine the priority of activities within their area and researchers should be aware that obtaining HREC approval does not guarantee program support for their project.