Health Research Consent Declaration Committee (HRCDC)
2026 HRCDC Meetings Calendar
| HRCDC Meeting Dates | HRCDC Submission Deadline | Submission to Research DPO Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 27th January 2026 | January 2nd | Friday 12th December |
| Tuesday 24th February 2026 | January 21st | Friday 2nd January |
| Tuesday 24th March 2026 | February 18th | Wednesday 28th January |
| Tuesday 28th April 2026 | March 25th | Wednesday 4th March |
| Tuesday 26th May 2026 | April 22nd | Wednesday 1st April |
| Tuesday 23rd June 2026 | May 20th | Wednesday 29th April |
| Tuesday 11th August 2026 | July 8th | Wednesday 17th June |
| Tuesday 8th September 2026 | August 5th | Wednesday 15th July |
| Tuesday 6th October 2026 | September 2nd | Wednesday 12th August |
| Tuesday 10th November 2026 | October 7th | Wednesday 16th September |
| Tuesday 8th December 2026 | November 4th | Wednesday 14th 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.