Ethics and Integrity | Charles Darwin University

Charles Darwin University places great value on the knowledge, expertise and integrity of its research students and staff and on their commitment to conduct research with high standards of integrity and ethics.

CDU expects the highest standards of integrity across all aspects of research conducted by CDU researchers. These standards are reflected in the concept of the Responsible Conduct of Research Policy. CDU operates in accordance with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018) (The Code). The University and its staff and students are bound by The Code.

Applications to the CDU Human Research Ethics Committee (CDU-HREC) and Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) are reviewed by the respective Research Ethics Committee’s at Charles Darwin University and governed by relevant legislation and guidelines.

CDU-HREC operates in accordance with the National Statement Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018). The CDU HREC provide services to all current CDU Higher Degree by Research students and Staff.

The CDU Animal Ethics Committee and Animal Welfare Officer (acting in accordance with the NT Animal Protection Act and Regulations and the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes), are responsible for the administration of animal ethics and welfare at CDU.

The CDU AEC provides services to both CDU researchers and educators, as well as those from other organisations throughout the Northern Territory, assisting them to comply with ethical and legislative requirements.

For queries regarding Human Research Ethics, please contact humanethics@cdu.edu.au.

For queries regarding Animal Research Ethics, please contact animalethics@cdu.edu.au.