Research Committee
Powers and Duties
- To keep under review, for advice to the University Research Committee, research ethics matters involving the participation of human subjects in research protocols.
- To consider individual research protocols submitted to the Committee and where appropriate, to certify that ethical requirements have been fulfilled; and
- To monitor and evaluate the progress of approved projects to ensure that ethical requirements are being met.
- To submit an annual report to the Academic Board with recommendations for future development.
Frequency of Meetings
The committee will normally meet once annually.
Membership
- Chairman
- One member each from the Departments, who preferably are experienced in conducting research involving human subjects; and
- Such other members with specialist expertise who may be from outside or within the University to be co-opted for meetings as necessary.
Members will serve for a term of two years and will be eligible for re-appointment. A member shall not serve when his/her own research proposal is being considered.
Research protocols submitted to the Committee will be considered at meetings. Projects involving no more than minimal risk may however be considered by the Chairman (or another experienced member of the Committee as recommended by the Chairman) under “expedited review”.
Category |
Requirements |
Members |
Chairman |
A senior member of the University with experience and/or legal knowledge of research ethics and no conflict of interest |
Professor Selina CHAN, Associate Academic Vice President (University Research) |
Internal Members |
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External Advisors |
Two senior academics from local universities who are active members of the human research ethics committee in their own institution |
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Secretary |
A member of Registry |
Documents for HREC
For HREC related document such as the application form or guidelines, please go to
https://ro.hksyu.edu/en/resources.php?cate=2 (restricted to HKSYU staff access only).
[NEW] Online Resources and Seminars
HREC provides online resources and seminars to colleagues to enhance their knowledge in research ethics. For details, please go to https://ro.hksyu.edu/en/download.php?file=1584072221Qladq.pdf (restricted to HKSYU staff access only).
[NEW] Common Problems in HREC Applications [HERE] (restricted to HKSYU staff access only).