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.

Forms and Resources

The forms section includes the following documents that are available for download.

• 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

The guidance and resources section includes guidance on ethical research and review.

Page last updated: 13 December 2007