RPA RPA
Research Ethics and Governance Office

Ethics Review

Sydney Local Health District - Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) - RPAH Zone

Please note:
1. Protocols for clinical trials of new drugs, new indications/routes of administration of approved drugs and therapeutic devices must be submitted to the Clinical Trials Sub-committee (CTSc) in the first instance. The following checklist may assist researchers in determining whether a study requires Scientific Review. 
Checklist

2. Please see the "How to Apply" section of the website for guidelines and links to the application process

3. Low
 Negligible Risk applications can be submitted any time  (refer to https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/rpa/research/descisionaid.html) 

4. Researchers are also encouraged to attend the monthly drop in clinics (https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/rpa/research/DropInClinicDates.html)