Human Research Ethics Committee

The Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is constituted according to the requirements of the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (NHMRC).

The HREC reviews research projects involving human participants where these involve patients or staff of Melbourne and/or Western Health.

If you are submitting details of an existing or new project to the Melbourne Health HREC please visit the following web pages to ensure your project is reviewed in a timely manner.

NEW PROJECTS:

 Application Forms and Guidelines
 Fees - New Applications and Amendments
 Financial Management of Research
 How to submit your project
 Meeting Dates and Deadlines

 PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF RESEARCH PROJECTS
 LOW RISK RESEARCH
 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECTS

ONGOING MANAGEMENT of PROJECTS:

 Amendments
 Annual Audit of Research Projects
 Serious Adverse Event Reporting

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 Complaints
 Essential and Recommended Reading
 Guardianship and Administration Act 1986
 Membership and Terms of Reference
 Privacy and Medical Research