• Recognition of the diversity and uniqueness of peoples, as well as of individuals, is essential.

  • The rights of Indigenous peoples to self-determination must be recognised.

  • The rights of Indigenous peoples to their intangible heritage must be recognised.

  • Rights in the traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions of Indigenous peoples must be respected, protected and maintained.

  • Indigenous knowledge, practices and innovations
    must be respected, protected and maintained.

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GERAIS pdf(PDF)

REC Charter pdf(PDF)

Guide to a Plain English Research Statement
pdf(PDF)

Guide to the Informed consent form
pdf(PDF)

Ethics Clearance Proposal
pdf(PDF)

Related pages

Ethics Committee

Research Advisory Committee

See also

Janke Report external

NHMRC Statement external

Search Mura

Application Process

The following steps will assist you in completing a successful application:

Step 1

Read GERAIS


Reading GERAIS will allow you to be aware of the ethical practices in research related to Australian Indigenous studies and your obligations to participants. This will assist you to complete a successful Ethical Clearance Application.

Step 2

Complete Ethical Clearance Proposal


Complete Ethical Clearance Proposal. This is the introductory document to your Ethical Clearance Application. A template and guide on how to address this document are included here.

Step 3

Complete Plain English Statement


Complete Plain English Statement. This document explains the participants what the project is about and how will it be carried out. A template and guide on how to address this document are included here.

Step 4

Provide Informed Consent Form


Provide an Informed Consent Form. This form will ensure you have the participant’s consent to conduct the research according to your project plan. A template and guide on how to address this document are included here.

Step 5

Checklist


Ethical Clearance Proposal:

  • Completed
  • Attached

Plain English Statement:

  • Completed
  • Signed and dated
  • Attached

Informed Consent Form:

  • Completed
  • Signed and dated
  • Attached

Step 6

Submit Application


You can submit your application by email or post to the following address:

Pravin Adip

Director of Research

pravin.adip@aiatsis.gov.au

Phone: +61 2 6246 1116

Post: PO Box 553,

Canberra ACT 2601