Getting started with research
Find out more information about how to start and manage a research project in Metro North
Pre-approval planning
The design and conduct of high quality research benefits from comprehensive planning for all stages of the research lifecycle.
Ethics Approval
Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) review is the first step in the research approval process, required for all human research conducted within Metro North.
Supporting research
Metro North is committed to building a culture of research excellence and building a well supported research community
Celebrating Research Excellence
Metro North Health is proud to celebrate excellence in research within Metro North. Find out more about the ways we acknowledge and profile the excellent research and our researchers driving advances in health care within Metro North.
Latest News
Allied Health Research Symposium
Date: 17 February 2026
Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Venue: Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Education Centre, Herston, Queensland, 4029
Metro North Health and Metro South Health are pleased to invite you to its second Allied Health Research Symposium.
2025 CKW Research Symposium
Date: Wednesday 3 September 2025
Time: 9:00am 1:00pm
Venue: Caboolture Hospital Education Centre & Online
Research Summit
Date: 21 August 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
9 am – 5 pm
Pre-approval planning
The design and conduct of high quality research benefits from comprehensive planning for all stages of the research lifecycle.
Ethics Approval
Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) review is the first step in the research approval process, required for all human research conducted within Metro North.
