Ethics & research governance updates
Office of Ethics & Research Governance Closure
10 September 2026
The Office of Ethics & Research Governance will close 5pm Friday 18 December 2026 and re-open 9am Monday 4 January 2027.
See the below cut-off dates for various submissions.
| Type of submission | Final date for submission | Additional information |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments | 5pm Mon 31 Nov 2026 | For a response by Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Expedited amendments | 5pm Wed 9 Dec 2026 | Application must be fully completed |
| Expedited project reviews |
5pm Mon 31 Nov 2026 | Application must be fully completed |
|
First in human (FIH) |
5pm Mon 31 Nov 2026 |
For consideration at the Ethics Committee meeting 28 Jan 2027. |
| Accepting projects (SSA’s) |
5pm Mon 7 Dec 2026 | Application must be fully completed |
| Type of Submission | Additional information |
|---|---|
| Single site low risk applications | Applications submitted after Friday 11 December 2026 may not be processed until January 2027 |
Merger information for sponsors
18 December 2025
See the memorandum for information on the implications of the transition to Bayside Health.
Alfred Hospital Ethics Committee position statements
30 March 2023
The Alfred Hospital Ethics Committee has released position statements relating to the review of research involving children and young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and research conducted overseas.
See Ethics review process for the statements.