Join the NRECs

We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest for new members to join the National Research Ethics Committees (NRECs). Applications are welcome from all areas of expertise, with a specific request for applications from medical doctors, clinicians and health care professionals.

The NRECs provide a single national ethics opinion for the following studies:

• Clinical trials for investigational medicinal products for human use (NREC-CTs)
• Clinical investigations of medical devices (NREC-MD)
• Performance studies of in vitro diagnostics (NREC-MD)

Ethics review is a vital component of regulating health research to ensure that the safety, dignity, and well-being of research participants is safeguarded. It is essential that national ethics opinions are informed by the range of skills, experience, interests, and backgrounds reflective of Irish society.

Being a member of an NREC is a unique and exciting opportunity to support health research in Ireland at a national level and to ensure that research is strengthened by the highest ethical standards.

To find out more and to apply, please download and complete the Expression of Interest form and send it to membership@nrec.ie

For informal enquiries please contact membership@nrec.ie

Where there is an over-subscription of Expressions of Interest, given the limited number of members appointed to each NREC, we maintain a membership reserve list to enable the National Office to ensure membership sustainability and onboard new members rapidly where required.