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Ethics Approval

Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) review is the first step in the research approval process, required for all human research conducted within Metro North. HREC review ensures research is ethically acceptable in accordance with the National Statement, codes for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and relevant legislative and regulatory standards and national guidelines. 

About the Human Research Ethics Committee

Find out more about the HREC including submission deadlines and meeting dates.

Human Research Ethics Application (HREA)

To submit a research project for ethical review by a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), a Human Research Ethics Application (HREA) must be completed in Ethical Review Manager (ERM).

Other types of reviews and approvals

Find out how to request an exemption from ethical review for non-research activities or seek authorised prescriber approval

Related Information

Pre-approval Planning

A protocol is an essential element of all applications and should be developed early in the research process. The protocol should have appropriate version and date control.

Research Governance

Following ethics approval, institutional research governance/SSA approval must be granted before research can commence 

After you have been approved

Find out more about the post-approval reporting and monitoring requirements for research in Metro North 

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