Our Health Committee
Health or health-adjacent research involves people, their health, wellbeing or healthcare experiences but falls outside the scope of the Health and Disability Ethics Committees (HDECs). This pathway is designed for research that requires independent ethics review but is not eligible for, or does not require, HDEC review.
If you're unsure whether your study requires HDEC review or is suitable for this pathway, our screening tool can help determine the most appropriate review option before you apply. We require an out-of-scope letter from the HDECs before we are able to progress your application to review.
Our fees
$6,000 NZD (exclusive of GST), subject to annual review.
This reflects the expertise required for this process. Expedited review is available at additional cost, staggered according to your timeline. Please contact us to discuss what you need.
Our timeline
We understand that timely review is important. Our standard review timeframe is 18 days from receipt of a complete application, with expedited review options available for time-sensitive projects. Timeframes may vary if revisions are required during the review process.
At the heart of The Collective is our community of independent ethics reviewers. Our committee members bring diverse expertise and lived experience from across research, government, healthcare, academia, community organisations and Māori leadership.
Our submission
Once you've prepared your application, simply email these to our Secretariat to begin the review process. We'll acknowledge receipt, check that everything required has been provided, and guide you through any next steps. We are very happy to work with you during your preparation.
A not-for-profit provider of human research ethics services, grounded in manaakitanga, pono, kotahitanga and professionalism
Aotearoa New Zealand
