Print versionThe University of Queensland Guidelines for Ethical Review of Research Involving Humans
As part of the design process for any research project involving human subjects or human-related materials, University of Queensland researchers must investigate the need for ethical clearance and obtain it when required. The following pages outline the principles of ethical research, and the procedures for applying for approval.
For contact information, please see the staff contact list.
Further information
UQ Guidelines, Ethics Forms and Downloads
Human Ethics forms available for download.
Complaints & UQ Ethical Paragraphs
Approved paragraphs for inclusion in information sheets released to participants.
Application Checklist
Submission of Research Protocols for Human Ethical Clearance
School Level Ethical Review
Schools are encouraged to establish their own ethical review mechanism to review research protocols.
Monitoring
Annual progress reports and random audits.
Important Human Ethics Links
The National Statement, Handbooks, etc.
Appeals
Information on submitting appeals to ethics committees.
Fee for review - MREC & BSSERC
When is no processing fee applicable?
Committee Lists
Membership lists for committees
Processing Time and Submission Dates
Ethics applications may be submitted at any time without alignment to an upcoming committee meeting. Applications are processed upon receipt by the Ethics Office on an ongoing basis. An email will be sent to the applicant to confirm receipt and advise ...