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.
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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.





