Submission Dates and Response Times

There is no set closing date for:

• initial applications for Negligible or Low Risk Research
• registrations of external HREC approvals
• applications for Variations to approved research.

These applications are eligible for expedited review and will be reviewed as and when they are received.

The time taken to review and respond to applications will depend on the number of applications received. However, the aim is to provide a response in the following time frames:

• Negligible Risk Research: 7 to 14 days
• Low Risk Research: 4 to 6 weeks

Full review applications - More than Low Risk Research

More than Low Risk Research applications require review by the full Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).

Applications can be submitted at any time. The HREC aims to provide preliminary feedback (not outcome) within 10 working days of receipt. Applicants are encouraged to respond to feedback before the meeting date, where time permits.

The projected time for the HREC's formal decision to be communicated to the applicant is within 10 working days after the day of the meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Research Ethics Office.