ABOUT THE HSRC

Research Ethics Commitee (REC) Approval Process

The HSRC Research Ethics Committee (REC) ensures that professional ethics are followed in the gathering, processing and disseminating of HSRC research information. It oversees all HSRC activities through which research information and data are gathered, processed and disseminated, for example surveys and interviews and the reporting of research findings.

Application submission:

Dates for submission of - applications and meetings in 2011

Application template Please use this template when applying to the Research Ethics Committee for clearance of new research projects - download template   Applications for review by the Committee should be forwarded to jebotha@hsrc.ac.za  or given to Jurina Botha: (012) 302-2006, Pretoria, Room 1413

Generic informed consent form developed by REC, to be adapted for individual projects/circumstances/needs - Generic consent form version one  Generic consent form version two

There are guidelines that need to be followed when minors including and vulnerable children a part of a research project. Guidelines for research with minors

In case of adverse events, this form must be be filled and returned to the HSRC REC administrator. Adverse events notification form

There is an SOP to be followed when reporting abuse

REC documents

The inception and development of the Research Ethics Comittee (REC) download and read   (author Adrian Hadland)

Mandate: The mandate of the HSRC Research Ethics Committee   as authorised by the HSRC Council

Research Ethics Committee membership list Research Ethics Committee internal and external membership list