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The Human Research Ethics Application (HREA) form has been developed by NHMRC as a tool that provides a template ethics application form. It is based on the requirements set out in the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.
HREA has been updated to align with the revised National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2025).
Current HREA help resources are listed below.
User guides
- HREA Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) guide
- Frequently Asked Questions
- HREA How-to guide
- How to download and save your completed HREA
- HREA Troubleshooting – Opening a zip on a Mac
- Terms of use
Technical assistance
Email
Phone (within Australia)
Phone (international callers)
Operating hours for HREA technical assistance are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm AEST/AEDT, excluding public holidays and ACT public holidays.
We cannot offer assistance or support for the following external HREA platforms:
You should contact these providers directly for assistance.