Iris Ethics
Australia’s first open access Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) for the evaluation, social research and market research sectors.
We know that when it comes to evaluation, market research and social research, ethical practice means something different.
We also know that you don’t always have the luxury of time to get insights into programs, products and policies.
However, ethical review is essential when working with communities. Good ethical review leads to higher quality research and evaluation, and ensures that risks to safety and security for stakeholders is effectively managed.
That’s why we have built a secure platform for ethical review that enables fast turnaround (under two weeks) without compromising quality or privacy. We don't wait for meeting dates. Instead we review each application individually and work with you directly to ensure your project manages ethical risks effectively. We're NHMRC registered and comply with the National Statement, as well as AES and TRS codes of ethical practice.
We offer a range of review options to fit your project needs:
- Full HREC review
- Lower risk reviews for projects with no risk of harm
- Statements of exemption for projects with negligible risk to stakeholders
- Expert determinations on specific ethical issues
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