UniSA has implemented an online system, My Research Management (MyRM), for submitting and reviewing Human Research Ethics applications, which meets the requirements of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.
This dynamic system enables applicants to communicate with the Human Research Ethics Officer, the Principal Supervisor (for student applicants) and the Committee Review Group.
MyRM records details of all human research ethics applications and the outcome of the review. Selected data is recorded centrally for administrative and auditing purposes.
REMINDER: The research activity must not commence until ethics approval is finalised.
Important Note: If you are accessing the My Research Management (MyRM) system from outside the University campus or home, please ensure you are connected to the virtual private network (VPN) first. Information on how to connect to the VPN can be found here. Please contact ISTS ((08) 8302 5000) if you experience any issues connecting using the VPN tool.
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KEY UPDATES:
In 2026, Adelaide University will utilise the ‘ACES’ Human Ethics Application Form (which is currently being used by University of Adelaide).
As we transition to Adelaide University, core UniSA Business Systems (including the UniSA Human Ethics Application Platform) will unavoidably need to be shut down to allow for the transfer of records to the new Adelaide University system – ACES.
Where feasible, every effort will be made to finalise outcomes / approvals for any applications under active review before the system shutdown on 11 December 2025. If this is not possible, the review process will resume in the new Adelaide University application system, ACES after 05 January 2026.
If you have any questions about the best approach for your HREC application, please contact the UniSA Human Ethics Office: humanethics@unisa.edu.au
For existing approved research projects: please also note that the UniSA Human Ethics Office will continue to be available as usual for the remainder of 2025 to receive and process requests related to the on-going management and monitoring of ethics projects (such as ‘Project Variation Requests’; ‘Adverse or Reportable Event’ submissions; any complaints received; etc.).
Please be mindful that some submissions may take longer than usual to review or to receive a response; and some full application reviews may need to be held over until 2026 to be considered by the new Adelaide University committees.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience as we continue to work towards 'Day One' of Adelaide University.
*Due to the fast-paced work undertaken during our transition to Adelaide University, please be aware that this information may be subject to minor changes. While this will be avoided as far as possible, please check the Human Research Ethics intranet regularly for the most up-to-date advice
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If you have difficulty accessing the Online Ethics system, please forward a request for access to the Ethics system to research.information@unisa.edu.au with the following details:
These user guides provide detailed instructions on how to use the online ethics system. (PDF format - download Adobe Acrobat)
Please check our Application Assistance information for any system-related queries. If you require further assistance, contact the Human Research Ethics Office on 8302 6330 or at humanethics@unisa.edu.au.