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STEMRES Research

How review works

  1. 1

    Prepare and apply

    Complete the six-section application with your project details, participant information, consent approach and data handling plan.

  2. 2

    Review

    STEMRES ethics reviewers assess your application. They may approve it, approve it with conditions, or ask for revisions.

  3. 3

    Decision

    You receive a decision with reviewer notes. Data collection may only begin once approval has been granted.

If your study involves people or their data, start here

Apply for any study involving the following, whether you're a STEMRES researcher, fellow, intern or external collaborator.

  • Interviews, surveys, focus groups and workshops
  • Observations, diary studies and prototype testing
  • Audio, video or image recordings of participants
  • Access to non-public or secondary data
  • Research involving children or vulnerable groups
  • Any study involving personal or sensitive information

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Check your status with the email address you applied with and your application ID. No sign-in needed.

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Ethics reviewers

Reviewers sign in to review submitted applications and record decisions.

Reviewer sign-in

Don't begin data collection before approval

Ethics approval protects participants, researchers and the integrity of the evidence we produce. If you're not sure whether your study needs review, apply or contact us first.

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