Submission of progress reports is a requirement of the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2023), as well as a condition of ACU HREC approval. Accordingly, ongoing approval is contingent upon the submission of:

• an annual Progress Report,
• a Final Report, due upon completion of the project.

Please note: Ethics approvals will now be granted for a five-year approval period with annual reports being due on the anniversary or your approval date. Emails requesting progress reports will be issued annually.

Please also note, that your end date may have been adjusted to align with the new five-year approval period. We encourage you to review your updated approval details carefully.

Researchers should note that annual reports are not required for exemptions, database applications and waivers of consent.

It is the Chief Investigator's responsibility to ensure that reports are received on time. As a courtesy, the Ethics Officer will send you a reminder if overdue.

These changes do not apply to extension reports, which can be submitted at any time.

Registration of external approval

If a Progress Report or Final Report is due for a Registration, we require a copy of the report and acknowledgement from the external HREC.

How do I submit a report?

To submit a report, please download and complete the template below and send to res.ethics@acu.edu.au.

In addition, the ACU HREC must be notified of any reportable matters including, but not limited to, incidents, complaints and unexpected issues. Any changes or incidents, complaints and unexpected issues must be reported to the HREC immediately.

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