Human Research Ethics
It is necessary for all persons associated with the University of Adelaide to obtain appropriate ethical clearance before commencing any activity involving human research.
Ethics application
Start here for information on when ethics approval is required, the ethics review pathways, and how to apply.
Notifying of external ethics approval
Ethics approval obtained from other ethics committees external to the University, including overseas, must be notified to the University.
Reporting requirements
Researchers must report adverse events, submit annual progress reports and final completion reports, and apply for any changes to approved projects.
Resources
Useful human research ethics links and resources for applicants and reviewers.
Adelaide Compliance & Ethics System (ACES)
ACES is the University’s new online research compliance and ethics system for managing Animal Ethics, Human Research Ethics, and Gene Technology/Biosafety applications.
ACES is now live for all 3 domains: Animal Ethics, Human Research Ethics, and Gene Technology/Biosafety!
Contact us
Human Research Ethics team - Research Services
T: (08) 8313 6028 | E: hrec@adelaide.edu.au
Contact:
- Mel Kluge