How to Apply for Ethical Review
Completed applications for ethical appraisal and clearance should:
- Be on the prescribed or appropriate application form or template
- Be submitted by the relevant published deadline
- Include the ORIGINAL PLUS correct number of Copies
External and Swinburne Codes, Guidelines and Standards:
- National Statements/Codes for research conduct or human research
- Swinburne Policies and Procedures
- Legislation and Regulations re privacy, clinical trials, research in schools, and research involving indigenous peoples
Standard Application Form/Consent Guide
The standard human research ethics application form is to be used for all human research except as outlined below.
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Guide to Standard Swinburne Consent Instruments
Bear in mind that informed consent procedures and instruments need to be appropriate for the intended participant group; be economical and clear in format – concise, clear and consistent. It is not written for the benefit of ethics reviewers.
Summary Guide to applications
A guide with useful tips to writing your application
It is best to use the "Save As" method in downloading the forms/guide rather than simply opening them.
Exceptions
Separate/varying/additional application forms/guides may be required or applicable for:
- Clinical trials of devices, substances or therapies
- Research involving significant bio-/physical intervention
- Research involving ionising radiation
- Accessing, using or disclosing identifiable information with consent waivers
- Research that requires external ethical review
