Research Ethics | isn_psychology 2026

Research Ethics at ISN

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Supporting ethical research with people, data, and communities.

ISN’s Human Research Ethics Committee (ISN HREC) supports researchers and students to conduct human research responsibly, respectfully, and in accordance with national ethical standards.

Submit an Ethics Application

Review Pathways

Find the right level of review for your project.

All research involving human participants requires ethical review and clearance prior to commencement of data collection.

The HREC process is designed to be proportionate to risk.

Researchers should seek advice early, especially where projects involve sensitive topics, clinical populations, children and young people, or identifiable information.

FORMS & TEMPLATES

Prepare a complete submission.

Download the current templates and use plain language for all participant-facing materials. Incomplete applications may be returned for revision before review.

Access all templates

Meeting dates

Human research ethics application form
Participant information and consent form template
Recruitment material template
Amendment form
Annual and final report forms
Adverse event and breach reporting form

Tips for completing the ethics application