The submission deadlines for new ethics applications depends on the risk category of the research to be reviewed. (See FAQ “What is the risk level of my research?”).

Full Review research

The Human Research Ethics Committee assesses high-risk applications, research with vulnerable populations, and research involving Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples. They meet on the last Friday of each month (except December). In order for your application to be processed, reviewed, and assessed at this meeting, you must submit and finalise your application before the deadline dates listed.

2021 HREC submission deadlines

Expedited, Level 2 (E2) research

E2 applications are reviewed by one of three Delegated Ethical Review Committees (DERCs): 

These committees meet fortnightly and their submission deadlines can be found below.

2021 DERC submission deadlines

Expedited, Level 1 research

E1 applications are for low-risk research projects, or research projects which have already undergone ethics review. They are reviewed by the appropriate DERC Chair out of session and can be submitted at any time.