Greater than Low Risk
Early Phase Clinical Trials
Research projects classified as early phase clinical trials under the NSW early phase clinical trials framework will be required to go through the Early Phase Clinical Trials (EPCT) review pathway. Please see the submission resources on our EPCT page.
Early Phase Clinical Trial page
If clarification is required by researchers regarding which level of risk their study would be classified as, it is strongly encouraged to consult with the Research Ethics Office regarding the level of risk in their projects before they begin preparing their applications.
Submission resources
The following submission resources are for Greater than Low Risk (GLNR) excluding those for early phase clinical trials. Please see the submission resources on our Early Phase Clinical Trial page.
- GLNR submission guideline
- GLNR submission checklist
- GLNR SPIRIT protocol template (drug device)
- GLNR SPIRIT protocol template (non-drug device)
- Peer reviewer report template
- Radiation safety assessment (see our resources and templates page)
Submission closing dates
The following information does not apply to early phase clinical trial applications. Please see the submission closing and meeting dates on our Early Phase Clinical Trial page.
2024 submission closing dates
| Submissions close at 12:00pm on the following dates | SAC*/SCHN HREC meeting dates |
|---|---|
| Monday, 29 January | 15/16 February |
| Monday, 26 February | 14/15 March |
| Tuesday, 2 April | 18/19 April |
| Monday, 29 April | 16/17 May |
| Monday, 3 June | 20/21 June |
| Monday, 1 July | 18/19 July |
| Monday, 29 July | 15/16 August |
| Monday, 2 September | 19/20 September |
| Monday, 30 September | 17/18 October |
| Monday, 4 November | 21/22 November |
*Scientific Advisory Committee
A December meeting will be held only if required. SAC meetings are conducted 3-5pm. SCHN HREC meetings are conducted 2-4pm.