Ethics Review Outcome Advice

Stage 3.4

The researcher is advised of one of the following outcomes:

• The EC submission form is approved.
  • The EC Secretary will provide the researcher with a formal letter of approval. The research can commence according to the agreed ethical research plan.
• Further adjustment to the EC submission form is required.
  • The EC Secretary will provide a formal letter specifying the adjustments to be made to the submission, or additional information requested by the EC.
  • The EC may approve adjusted submissions out-of-session.
  • Complex resubmissions will be assessed at the next EC meeting.