Health Research Consent Declaration Committee (HRCDC)
2025 HRCDC Meetings Calendar
| HRCDC Meeting Dates | HRCDC Submission Deadline | Submission to Research DPO Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 28th January 2025 | January 3rd | Friday 13th December |
| Tuesday 25th February 2025 | January 22nd | Wednesday 8th January |
| Tuesday 25th March 2025 | February 19th | Wednesday 5th February |
| Tuesday 29th April 2025 | March 26th | Friday 7th March |
| Tuesday 27th May 2025 | April 23rd | Wednesday 9th April |
| Tuesday 24th June 2025 | May 21st | Wednesday 7th May |
| Tuesday 12th August 2025 | July 9th | Wednesday 25th June |
| Tuesday 9th September 2025 | August 6th | Wednesday 23rd July |
| Tuesday 7th October 2025 | September 3rd | Wednesday 20th August |
| Tuesday 11th November 2025 | October 8th | Wednesday 24th September |
| Tuesday 9th December 2025 | November 5th | Wednesday 22nd October |
HRCDC Application
Please see below the steps to follow for a HRCDC application.
- 1. PI completes a DPIA and submits to the RDPO's office for review. This step make take several iterations depending on the completeness and complexity of the submission.
- 2. When DPIA process of review is complete. RDPO will provide the PI with a record of review.
- 3. PI applies to the relevant ethics committee ( usually requiring evidence of DPIA review).
- 4. PI completes HRCDC application and submits with all relevant documentation to RDPO.
- 5. RDPO reviews all documentation. This step may take several iterations depending on the completeness and complexity of the application.
- 6. When the review process is complete RDPO meets with Secretary for sign off.
Please note that the HRCDC will not accept any applications unless you have
- • evidence of DPIA review
- • provisional ethical approval and
- • the application has been signed by the Secretary and the RDPO.
Please contact researchdpo@tcd.ie if you have any further queries on the process.
Please see link to the HRCDC website here.