Research ethics and governance

All research projects undertaken at HNELHD must be approved by the Hunter New England Local Health District Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC). Find out more about HNELHD Research Ethics here

Research Governance is a framework through which institutions are accountable for the research they authorise to be conducted at their site. Find out more about HNELHD Research Governance here

Useful resources

The below National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guidelines apply to all research in Australia
The below guidance is aimed at the ethical conduct of clinical trials