Log in to myResearch Ethics

This guide explains how University staff, affiliates and higher degree research (HDR) students can log in to the myResearch Ethics system.

University staff, affiliates and HDR students will have an account automatically set up. Other students (e.g. Honours) need to complete the access request form to gain access. 

What is the ERA Definition of Research?

Material submitted to ERA (Excellence in Research for Australia) must meet the definition of research. 

Human ethics application process

This article provides an overview of the human ethics application process at the University of Sydney. It is a step-by-step guide on how to prepare and complete an application, and what to expect after submission.

What are the differences between REDCap and Qualtrics?

Both REDCap and Qualtrics are available to researchers to use to deliver surveys to research participants. However, these two platforms have different strengths and weaknesses. Here is a comparison that may help you decide which platform better suits your needs.

Who has delegated authority in the research domain?

The University of Sydney Delegations of Authority Rule 2020 authorises the holders of identified positions to make final decisions, or take actions, on the University’s behalf in relation to specified activities. You can read more about the Delegations of Authority, including frequently asked questions, on the Strategy & Governance Section of the University intranet page.

Research Funding Approval (RFA) Workflow – Researcher Article

This article provides a detailed guide for researchers applying for grants in the Pre-Award phase, specifically designed for the Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) pilot.

Who owns IP that are created at the University?

Ownership of intellectual property (IP) created at the University (whether by staff, students, honorary title holders or visitors) is detailed in the University's Intellectual Property Policy 2016. This articles provides a general summary of how IP created at the University are owned. 

How to Submit a Notice of Intent

A Notice of Intent is a one-page form and the first step in applying for a grant or fellowship. It notifies research support staff of your intentions and they ensure that you are kept informed of targeted grant development support and events. This helps make your application as competitive as possible. 

What is "copyright", "moral rights" and "circuit layout rights"?

Copyright, moral rights and circuit layout rights are classified as automatic intellectual property (IP) rights, meaning they are automatically conferred provided that certain eligibility criteria are met. This article further describes each of the aforementioned rights and their distinction from one another.

How do I handle or manage an embargo?

This article explains what embargo entails, its purpose, allowable activities under embargo, and the University’s protocols in managing an embargo.

How to action financial milestone notifications?

This article outlines how financial milestone notifications are actioned through the research invoicing automation process.

ERA Peer Review Requirements

For the purposes of the Sydney Research Collection and Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) submission, peer review involves assessment of the entire publication – not an abstract or extract – before publication. This must be done by qualified experts who are independent of the author.

How can I get access to Research Profiles Management (RPM)?

This article outlines the steps to take in order to gain access to Research Profiles Management (RPM) to update and/or modify a range of information that is listed on Academic Profile Online (APO).

REDCap External User Two Factor Authentication

Two factor authentication (2FA) adds an additional layer of security to our REDCap system. Sydney University users, and Australian Access Federation (AAF) users already have 2FA enabled via their institutional login, our non-institutional users will have to setup and use either Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator.

Please make sure you setup either Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator as the "email" option will be turned off in the future.

Overview of Modern Slavery in Research

This article aims to inform researchers and support staff on their role and responsibility in identifying and addressing risks that are in our direct control relating to our obligations under the Modern Slavery 2018 Act (Cwth).

How to request an application review or eligibility check for a scheme

The Pre-award and Pipeline Submission team has been using ServiceNow to manage application reviews. This has many benefits including increased visibility on review progress for researchers, improved document tracking, and better workload management to enable faster response times. 

All communication regarding the application will be conducted through ServiceNow. Once you have submitted a request for a review and created a ticket, please continue to reply to/update that ticket rather than create a new one.

Please follow the below steps to request a review of your application through the Services Portal.

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