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To start a new Human Research Ethics application for ethics review and approval, please head to within RISE.

1. Select 'Start new ethics application';
2. If a project record related to your research project already exists, such as one created through Sponsored Projects, selected the corresponding project under which to create your ethics application. If no related project is listed, scroll to the bottom and select 'Submit an application for a new project';
3. Select 'Start ethics application' and complete the application accordingly.

For resources on how to complete an ethics application, refer to the Application resources and guidance page . For technical support and information on how to navigate Ethics Monitor, please refer to the , or visit the  site.

The following supporting documents need to be uploaded to your HRE application:

• any relevant permissions
• recruitment material
• participant information sheets
• consent forms (if required)
• data collection tools i.e survey/interview questions
• any additional supporting documents

If your project involves any of the following, contact the Ethics Office before completing a HRE application:

• genetic testing
• analysis of genetic material
• clinical trials

Additional information

• Do I need Human Research Ethics approval? (PDF)
• Essential tips and guidance for a successful submission (PDF)
• Human Ethics Peer Review Checklist (Docx)
• Additional resources and guidance

If you are involved in the conduct of research that has been approved by another Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) you must request to have the project noted by the Human 淘片资源网 HREC. To do this, an application must be submitted via following the steps above on 'How to submit a new application'. 

The following supporting documents must be attached to your Prior Approval application:

• current ethics approval letter received by the approving HREC (lead HREC)
• a copy of the ethics application submitted to and approved by the lead HREC
• information sheets
• consent forms
• data collection tools
• any other relevant supporting documents.

Note: if a project is no longer monitored by the approving HREC, for example, when a student transfers from another university, the existing ethics approval may no longer be valid, even if it has not yet expired. In such cases, we are unable to acknowledge ethics approval, and a new ethics application may be required. Please contact the ethics office to discuss your specific circumstances and determine the appropriate next steps.

If you need to make changes or request an extension to your approved HRE application, the changes must be reviewed and approved by the 淘片资源网 Human Research Ethics Committee before implementation.

Please submit your amendment request via However, do not use the 'Create New Application' option for amendments. Instead, follow the detailed steps outlined below to ensure your request is processed correctly.

Please note: If your Ethics application was originally approved in RIMS, it has been migrated over to RISE - Ethics Monitor. These means you must now use Ethics Monitor to create and submit your amendment application. RIMS approved applications are referred to as 'Legacy applications' and there are slightly different steps involved when submitting an amendment to a legacy application. These steps are detailed further below.

You can refer to the  for further information on how to navigate RISE - Ethics monitor, or visit the  site.

It is a standard condition of Human Research Ethics approval that a milestone report is submitted annually and upon completion of the project. When you are due to report, you should receive a notification directing you to go in to the system, and complete this requirement. Unlike new HRE applications and amendment requests, anyone listed as an investigator can create and submit a milestone report.

Please use  to submit your milestone. However, do not use the 'Create New Application' option for milestone reports. Instead, follow the detailed steps outlined below to ensure your request is processed correctly.

Please note: If your Ethics application was approved in RIMS, it has been migrated over to RISE - Ethics Monitor - You must use Ethics Monitor to create and submit your milestone report. 

Refer to the for further information on how to navigate RISE - Ethics monitor, or visit the  site.

At 淘片资源网, all Human Research Ethics applications must undergo peer review using the Human Ethics Peer Review Checklist prior to submission. This process is designed to:

• Strengthen the quality and rigour of ethics applications.
• Support researchers in preparing robust and well-considered submissions.

Please note: The purpose of this peer review is to evaluate the ethics application itself, not the research project. Previous reviews that assessed the research merit of the project only do not meet this requirement, as they are not based on the ethics application submission.

Responsibilities of applicants

Applicants are responsible for:

• identifying and liaising with a suitable peer reviewer. This should be someone who is familiar with the type of research proposed but not directly involved with the research project; 
• providing the chosen peer reviewer a copy of their ethics application and the Human Ethics Peer Review Checklist. Note: A PDF copy of your draft ethics application can be downloaded from the timeline page of the ethics application record within ;
• responding to any feedback provided by the peer reviewer by revising their application accordingly - see 'Following peer review' below; and
• uploading the completed Checklist to the their ethics application prior to submission. Please upload to the ‘Aims and Significance’ page of the application. To enable the upload field, change the response to the peer review question, located at the bottom of that page, to ‘Yes’.

Responsibilities of peer reviewers

Peer reviewers are required to:

• review the ethics application against the Peer Review Checklist, ensuring each item is addressed and providing feedback where necessary;
• return the completed checklist directly to the applicant; and if required,
• complete the second review to confirm the project is sufficiently completed (ready) for ethics review. 

If the outcome of the peer review identifies that the application is not ready for ethics review, the applicant must:

• revise the application in line with the peer review feedback;
• complete the ‘summary of the changes’ section within the Checklist; and
• return the revised application and Checklist to the peer reviewer for a second review.

If the peer reviewer confirms that the application is ready for ethics review, the applicant must upload the completed checklist to the ‘Aims and Significance’ page of the ethics application, along with any additional reviewer feedback that may have been provided outside the checklist, before submitting the application for local authoriser consideration.

Unsuccessful second review

Should the peer reviewer still find the project lacking sufficient detail for ethics review following a second review, they are advised to refer the application to the relevant Head of School, Centre or Department. A decision will then be made on whether further changes to the project are required or if a new peer reviewer should be sought.

Ethics application submission

Once submitted, the ethics application is automatically forwarded to the local authoriser associated with the ‘host department’ selected in the application by the applicant. The person assigned as local authoriser will generally be the Head of School, Associate Head of Research or Centre/Department lead. The local authoriser will either:

• endorse the application by forwarding it to the ‘Research Ethics Committee Secretary’, or
• return it to the applicant for further revision.

Please note: An application is not officially submitted to the ethics office until it has been endorsed by the local authoriser. It is the applicant’s responsibility to allow sufficient time for this endorsement process and to monitor the status of their application during this process. Please refer to the ethics review process and timelines page for more information about these processes.

All researchers and peer reviewers are encouraged to consult the University’s Statement on Peer Review for further information.

All ethics applications must undergo local authoriser review and endorsement before they are submitted to the ethics office for ethics review. This is an automated workflow process actioned by the system upon submission of the application. See detailed steps further below.

Local Authorisers will have a general look at the application, and pay specific attention to the following in their review:

• Does the project align with the research focus of the School (or Centre) and the research team?
• Has the application undergone a peer review?
• Are there any risks specific to the School, students or courses? If yes, are these being managed appropriately?
• Are there appropriate resources for the project?

Local authorises are referred to the following guidance document when undertaking their reviews: Local Authoriser guidance - human or animal ethics.pdf

Who are the local authorisers?

A local authoriser is the person, determined by the local area, as being responsible for reviewing and either endorsing or pushing back ethics applications before they reach the ethics office for ethics review. This person will usually be the Head of School/Department/Centre or the Associate Head of Research. 

If an adverse or unexpected event occurs during research or as a result of the research, please use the adverse event report form in . Anyone listed as an investigator can create and submit and adverse event report.

You can refer to the  for further information on how to navigate RISE - Ethics monitor, or visit the .

Quality assurance or evaluation activities must be reviewed and approved by your relevant Senior Manager, Head of School or Centre Director.

• Evaluation activities involving 淘片资源网 staff and students application form

Depending on what is involved with your quality assurance or evaluation activities, there are occasions where ethics approval may also be required. Please use the checklist below to determine if you will need to apply for Ethics approval.

• QA and EA Ethics Checklist

Please review the following guidelines before commencing quality assurance or evaluation activities:

• Guidelines: Evaluation activities involving 淘片资源网 staff and Students

The 淘片资源网 Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is not currently accepting ethics applications from non-affiliated or independent researchers.