FAQ: Where can I get further information/advice?
Ethical and scientific reviewSite authorisation
Technical assistance
Ethical and scientific review
For information and advice regarding ethical issues relating to your research project, contact the Executive Officer of the HREC you propose to submit your application to. This includes advice relating to:• eligibility for expedited review;
• meeting and application submission dates;
• completion of the application form(s);
• submission of the application form(s) and supporting documents including the number of copies required; and
• the status of your application.
Contact details for NSW Health HRECs are available at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/ethics/research/contactshrec.asp
You should also review the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) available at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/e72syn.htm
Site authorisation
For advice regarding site authorisation (including site specific assessments and access requests) relating to your research project, contact the Research Governance Officer(s) for the respective sites. This includes advice relating to:• completion of the application form(s);
• submission of the application form(s) and supporting documents including the number of copies required; and
• the status of your application.
Contact details for NSW Health Research Governance Officers are available at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/ethics/research/contactrgo.asp
Technical assistance
Technical assistance for application forms accessed through the Online Forms Website is available from the IT helpdesk (available 10am to 4pm AEST Mon to Fri):
Telephone: 02 9037 8404
E-mail: helpdesk@infonetica.net
Online help, including web-based demonstrations, is available from the Online Forms Website at: www.ethicsform.org/au/