Research Ethics fees
Early Phase Clinical Trials fees
For the SCHN HREC's fee structure for Early Phase Clinical Trials (EPCT), please refer to the EPCT Submission Guideline available on our Early Phase Clinical Trials page.
Fees apply for the review of clinical trial research ethics applications and applicable clinical trial research ethics amendments by SCHN HREC.
A completed invoicing authorisation form must be submitted for all clinical trial research ethics application submissions and applicable clinical trial research ethics amendment submissions.
Fees will apply as per the table below. Please note that the fee schedule below applies to clinical trials only, excluding EPCT. Please contact the Research Ethics Office if you are unsure whether a fee is applicable to your application.
| Clinical trial application | Institution-sponsored clinical trials | Non-commercial external sponsor (GST exclusive) | Commercial external sponsor (GST exclusive) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HREC review | $0 | $1,000.00 | $6,250.00 |
| Addition of a sub- study | $0 | $500.00 | $2,500.00 |
| Amendments | $0 | $250.00 | $1,000.00 |
Clinical trial review fees are mandated by the NSW Ministry of Health Policy Directive.
Updated July 2025.