Starting your project
Before you start your research project at Mater, you need:
- Ethics approval from Mater Misericordiae Limited (“Mater”) HREC or another NHMRC-certified HREC with Mater Misericordiae Limited listed as an approved site
- Research Governance (site) authorisation
The ethics and research governance reviews are independent of each other but can occur in parallel.
Whether you're new to research or an experienced researcher, our resources are designed to help you navigate the research process at Mater. Start with the Practical Guide for Getting Started for a quick overview, or explore the Researcher Handbook for comprehensive guidance on Mater's research requirements, processes, and support services.
Mater Priority Trial Reviews
Mater Research offers a fee-for-service express review to expedite site authorisation for clinical trials:
- Initial review within five business days of submission
- Aim to authorise within two to four weeks of submission
To view further information, see resources below.
Resources
Mater Resources and Templates
- Schedule of Fees
- 2026 HREC Meeting calendar
- Protocol Template
- Retrospective Protocol
- Data Management Plan (DMP) Template
- Data Management Plan (DMP) Guideline
- Quality Assurance Project Plan Template
- Case Report Project Plan Template
- Case Report Consent Form Template
- Mater Priority Trial Reviews – Information Sheet
- Teletrials Fact Sheet
HREC Reference Documents
- HREC Terms of Reference
- HREC Office Standard Operating Procedures
- HREC Committee Composition
- Waivers of Consent in the last reporting period
National Guidelines and Resources
- National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023
- Australian Code for the responsible conduct of research
- Ethical guidelines for research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice
- NHMRC Resources
- Guidelines approved under Section 95A of the Privacy Act 1988
- De-identification and the Privacy Act
- Ethical Considerations in Quality Assurance and Evaluation Activities
- Practice Guide to Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Care
- The National Teletrials Compendium
- Australian Teletrial Program
Contact us
For further information about conducting human research at Mater please contact:
Mater Research Ethics
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Send an emailMater Research Monitoring
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Send an emailMater Research Quality Management
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