Request modifications

How to request a modification

If you wish to make changes to your project, complete a Request for modification form (at right). The Executive Committee will assess the request and either approve or reject the changes.

Use this form if you are modifying any aspect of the study, for example:

• recruitment procedures
• methodology
• personnel
• changes to Participant Information Statement/Consent Form
• advertisements

You need to consider whether the modifications you are proposing require changes to any of the public documents, including Participant Information Statements, Consent Forms, questionnaires, etc.

Something as minor as adding or removing a research team member often requires the Participant Information Statement to be revised to list or remove that individual’s name. Updated versions of these forms should be submitted with the Request for Modification form.

When to submit

Your application will be considered at the next Executive Meeting Meeting dates

How long it takes

You should receive notification of approval at least ten days after the Executive meeting has occurred.

Sometimes the Executive may recommend the modification be reviewed by the Human Research Ethics Committee. This may result in some delay in notification of outcome. Research Integrity will notify you if this occurs.

Requesting the addition and/or removal of researchers

If a modification involves the addition and/or removal of researchers only, a Request for Modification form should be completed. Signatures for each new researcher should be provided at Section A.

Section E needs to be signed by the Chief Investigator, however the signature of Head of Faculty/School does not need to be obtained.

Extension of approval

A Request for Modification is required for the extension of ethics approval.