Animal ethics
Animal Ethics Committee 2008 meeting dates
| Animal Ethics Committee meeting date |
Due date for submission of papers to the AEC Secretary |
| Wednesday 5 March 2008 * |
Wednesday 30 January 2008 |
| Wednesday 30 April 2008 * |
Wednesday 16 April 2008 |
| Wednesday 2 July 2008 * |
Wednesday 18 June 2008 |
| Wednesday 27 August 2008 * |
Wednesday 13 August 2008 |
| Wednesday 22 October 2008 * |
Wednesday 8 October 2008 |
| Wednesday 10 December 2008 * |
Wednesday 26 November 2008 |
Research involving the care and use of animals
The University of the Sunshine Coast Animal Ethics Committee reviews proposals for teaching activities and research involving animals. The Committee is responsible for promoting the ethical conduct of research and teaching involving the use of animals and protecting the wellbeing and welfare of those animals. The Committee reports to the Research Management Committee, the University Council and the National Health and Medical Research Council.
Before conducting research that involves the care and use of animals, applicants must submit an application and receive approval from the Animal Ethics Committee.
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The application process
To begin the application process for Animal Ethics approval, applicants must read and become familiar with the Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes. The Committee assesses applications using the Code as the standard for evaluating applications.
Each application is assessed to determined whether it is for the use of animals in teaching activities or for the use of animals in research. Applicants should complete the relevant application form:
- Application for Ethics Approval for Use of Animals in Teaching
- Application for Ethics Approval for Use of Animals in Research
Application forms can be obtained from the Secretary, Animal Ethics Committee.
The application form and all relevant attachments (as required in the application form) are submitted to the Secretary, Animal Ethics Committee.
Application submission
Although applications can be submitted at any time, they must be received at least 14 days prior to an Animal Ethics Committee meeting to enable that application to be accessed by the Committee. Applications received less than 14 days prior to the next Committee meeting will be held for the following meeting.
Assistance in submitting an application
Appointments for individual assistance and consultations can be arranged by contacting the Secretary, Animal Ethics Committee.
More information
For information on the application process for animal ethics approval, contact the Secretary, Animal Ethics Committee in the Office of Research on +61 7 5459 4574.
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