Research at Bond

Research Ethics

Application Process

The Committee has adopted the NHMRC Principles in its application form, whilst acknowledging that there are other environments in which university research is conducted and that research methodologies vary in accordance with the fields of study. They affirm fundamental rights for participants/subjects in research and provide guidance in the conduct of research. Although most research carried out by staff and students does not entail serious risks there may be some research projects where these may be present. The questions on this form are intended to assist Bond University Human Research Ethics Committee to minimise risk to everyone, including researcher(s) and participant(s).

Bond University Human Research Ethics Committee offers two types of review (see below for the application forms):

  • Full Review: any research involving human participants that is NOT minimal risk. This includes ANY experimental manipulation, research involving minors or special collectivities, research about sensitive or serious social conditions.
  • Expedited review: any research involving human participants that presents a minimal risk to participants. Expedited review may require up to two weeks. However many applications are processed within ten working days. For all applications please refer to Important dates. Find out more...

Researchers can also apply for a template project clearance for class exercises.

Bond University Human Research Ethics Committee can also review ethics applications from external parties. For more information, contact:

Caroline Carstens, Ethics Officer
Bond University Research and Consultancy Services

Phone: +61 7 559 54194
Email:buhrec@bond.edu.au

Notice to Researchers

Failure to obtain FULL approval of a research protocol involving human participants BEFORE commencing data collection may result in disqualification of the research project or thesis. See National Statement.

Application Steps - Full and Expedited Review

  1. Obtain a Bond University Human Research Ethics Committee Protocol number from the Ethics Officer.
    Phone: +61 7 5595 4194
    Email: buhrec@bond.edu.au
  2. Bond University staff and students applying for approval for expedited review research should complete this Application Form
  3. All external applicants should complete the NEAF. Please also refer to Guidelines for External Applicants
  4. Complete the application form electronically and save the file using the protocol number.
  5. Follow the instructions on the application form.
  6. Read the the following guidelines:

Delivery Details

For full review, the application must be received by the due date, although the secretariat accepts applications at any time before the due date (link to important dates page).

For expedited review, applications are welcome at any time.

Mail or deliver to:

The Ethics Officer
Bond University Research Ethics Committee
Building 7, Level 1
Bond University Research and Consultancy Services
BOND UNIVERSITY QUEENSLAND 4229

Phone: +61 7 5595 4194
Fax: +61 7 5595 1120
Email: buhrec@bond.edu.au

Incomplete or poorly prepared applications will be returned to the applicant(s).

Guidelines & Examples

Amendments, Changes & Clarifications

To facilitate communication we have developed a simple one-page form to be used for any changes to a protocol. The form uses field information that can be matched to specific sections and items in the application form. Instructions are on the form. All amendments can be made on a single form.

Summary of Amendments Form