Forms and resources
The University of Queensland uses the Human Research Ethics Application form for new proposals and amendments. The form must be completed in MyResearch.
Checklists
- Participant Information Sheet and Consent Form Checklist
- Lower Risk Research Reviewer Checklist
- Writing a Human Research Ethics Application
- HREC and LRR Checklist for submission
Forms
- Withdrawal Form template
- Participant Information Sheet template
- Consent form template
- The UQ photography and videography consent form (sometimes called a model release, image consent form, or photography permission form) must be used by researchers when a photo is taken of an individual person or small groups.
- The Public Health Act (PHA) application form is now available for researchers requesting health information to be given for research via the Public Health Act (2005) at the following link. A grant for the use of Queensland Health data for a research project via the PHA must:
- Extend for the entire duration of the project (including all analyses and preparation/submission/revision of manuscripts/reports/theses/presentations etc) and until Queensland Health acknowledges acceptance of the final report. Researchers must ensure that they maintain Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) approval to accommodate access to PHA data.
- Include all individuals who may be given the requested information must be named on the PHA application form regardless of whether they may receive identifiable / re-identifiable / potentially identifiable information.
Resources
Consumer Involvement and Engagement Toolkit
Australia Clinical Trial Alliance has made available resources for researchers to engage consumers in their research. The Consumer Involvement and Engagement Toolkit provides practical advice for researchers and research organisations wishing to conduct patient-centred research.
Data Management
- The UQ Research Data Manager (UQRDM) has been specifically designed to help researchers manage their project's research data from project conception, to the publication and dissemination of results.
- For more information please check out Data at UQ.
- For information about the retention of research data, materials and information refer to the Management of Data and Information in Research. If the information you need is not listed there, you may also refer to the UQ Records Retention Schedule.
Promotional Games Terms and Conditions (Prize Draws)
- Researchers must include Terms and Conditions for Prize Draws. It is important that any draw that takes place conform to Queensland Government requirements. Please review the checklist before proceeding at Legal Services.
Working with Children
- Please review the UQ Working with Children Policy.
- Blue card system, working with children check. You can apply for a blue card from Blue Card Services.
- It is an offence for any adult not to report sexual offending against a child by another adult to police.
Guide for AI
- The Guide for AI provides information for UQ researchers on the responsible and effective use of Generative AI when preparing applications for human research ethics approval. The guide should be read in conjunction with advice provided in the UQ Library AI Researcher Hub, which provides guidance on risks such as data security and intellectual property when using different AI tools.