Greater than low: Risk of harm (+/- foreseeable burden)
High: Risk of significant harm (+/- foreseeable burden)
Data collection with participants who are vulnerable, or research settings that are particularly unusual or uncomfortable e.g., clinical trials, minors, Indigenous participants, illegal activity, or participants with a cognitive impairment.
Review process | Submission deadlines | Approval timeframes |
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Application reviewed by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). |
Monthly deadlines, usually one month prior to the HREC meeting date. |
Dependant on the complexity of the project. Usually 4 weeks after the meeting. The whole process can take up to 8 weeks. |