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Section 3: For projects that involve radiation or genetically modified organisms

Complete section 3 if your project involves radiation and/or genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

Section 2: For projects where participants will be enrolled to the study

Complete section 2 if your project involves participant-facing documents such as information and consent forms, plain language statements, transcripts and survey questions.

Accessing unapproved therapeutic products

The Office for Research assists medical practitioners to provide patients with access to products that have not been approved for use in Australia.

External grant funding providers

Our A to Z list of organisations that provide funding for medical research.

Kearton Conference Grant

The Kearton Conference Grant provides funding for staff to present their RMH research at national and international conferences.

Grant application and management

The Office for Research supports researchers through grant application and management processes.

The RMH Research Funding Program

Our commitment to enhance the care and treatment of our patients is demonstrated through the provision of a contestable research funding program supporting innovative and translatable medical research. 

Health Sciences Library services

The Health Sciences Library located onsite at the Royal Melbourne Hospital provides expert assistance to clinical and research staff and students.

Section 1: Mandatory components for all ethics submissions

All components in section 1 are mandatory and must be completed for all ethics submissions.

Submit an ethics application for review

All research studies must be submitted for ethical review before a study can be given approval to start.

Allied health at the RMH

Working in allied health at the RMH is a rewarding experience with opportunities for career progression in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Nursing at the RMH

Nursing at the RMH is a rewarding experience offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement.

Medicine at the RMH

We have a comprehensive education and training program for clinicians at all levels, including a clinical school for undergraduates.

Why work at the RMH

When you work at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, you are part of a dedicated, caring and innovative team. As one of the largest health services in Victoria, the RMH is a hub of education, innovation and world-leading care.

Approval to work with GMOs

The Gene Technology Act 2000 regulates the use and release of genetically modified organisms (GMO) to protect the health and safety of the public and their environment.

Budget reviews for site specific assessment

Financial management is an essential component of any research project.

Good Clinical Practice training

The Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guideline is the international ethics and scientific quality standard for conducting clinical trials

COVID-19 guidance for clinical trials and research projects

The safety and wellbeing of trial participants, other patients, visitors, researchers and other clinical and support staff is paramount.

Office for Research fees

The Office for Research oversees all aspects of research at the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), with the major component of work arising from the operation of the HREC and the governance of research projects undertaken at or by the RMH.

Research involving ionising radiation

Researchers proposing to expose research participants to ionising radiation should provide information that allows consent to be properly considered by research participants.