Process begins with Q: Are you carrying out any of the following? Evaluation research (of courses, teaching-learning, services); audit / quality assurance; market research; research using already collected data.
- If “No” consult the HREC Ethics review process flowchart and proceed as appropriate
- If “Yes”, then Q: Does your study meet the required exemption conditions as set out in 3 below?
- If “No”, then you will need HREC review: consult the HREC Ethics review process flowchart and proceed as appropriate.
- If “Yes”, then Q: Can you confirm that your study does not include any of the higher risk elements listed in 4 below?
- If “No”, then you will need HREC review: consult the HREC Ethics review process flowchart and proceed as appropriate.
- If “Yes”, then your study will not require formal HREC review, but you should adhere to the guidelines as set out in 5 below.