Ethical Review Process

This section provides information about research and the process of ethical review.

• Information for researchers about what research requires ethical review
• Other review that may be required
• How to apply for review
• Amendments after ethical approval has been given
• Details about the reporting requirements that are a condition of ethics committee approval
• How to challenge the decisions of ethics committees
• Information for people who participate in research and clinical trials, including details about their rights and who to contact for help.

• National application form for researchers applying for ethical review of a research project, along with guidelines on how to complete it.
• Locality assessment form to be filled out for each study locality.
• Application form for expedited review of observational studies.
• Progress report and final report form
• Reporting of serious adverse events