A culture of responsible conduct based on the principles of research integrity and ethics underpins all research at the University of Tasmania. Each of us contributes to this best practice culture.
Apply for Ethics Approval
All ethics applications are submitted through the University of Tasmania's online ethics management system, Integrity IQ (IIQ). IIQ is an intuitive platform that allows users to manage their research ethics projects throughout the project lifecycles.
How to Guide - Accessing Integrity IQ (PDF 390.6 KB)
Integrity IQ includes a comprehensive in-system help centre with step-by-step guidance and self-service resources to support you at every stage of your application.
If you are not affiliated with the University of Tasmania, you will need an account to use IIQ. You can request an invitation to the system by emailing human.ethics@utas.edu.au
Animal Research Ethics
All research involving animals must be reviewed and approved by the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC), which ensures animal use is ethical, justified, and conducted in accordance with national standards.
The University of Tasmania’s Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) provides a state-wide service and reviews University research, including projects conducted at interstate campuses and with external partners, the Australian Antarctic Division.
Find out more at Animal Research Ethics
Human Research Ethics
All research involving people, their data, or their tissue must be reviewed and approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), which ensures research is ethical, safe, and conducted in accordance with national standards.
The University of Tasmania’s Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) provides a state-wide service and reviews research conducted by the University, as well as projects undertaken with external partners and the Tasmanian Department of Health.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Ethics
Research involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples must be designed and conducted in a way that respects cultural values, knowledge, and protocols, and ensures the research is ethical, appropriate, and beneficial.
The University applies additional ethical considerations and guidance to support culturally safe research practices and meaningful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Complaints and concerns
Concerns or complaints about research are handled respectfully, confidentially, and in line with national standards and University policies.
You can raise a complaint or concern about:
- a research project
- the conduct of a researcher
- the processes or decisions of the University’s Ethics Committees
If you have a concern, please contact the Research Ethics Unit. We encourage you to get in touch early so issues can be addressed promptly and appropriately.
All complaints are managed in accordance with:
- the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2025) - Chapter 5.7 (Complaints) or;
- the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th edition 2013 - Section 5 (Complaints and Non-Compliance) and;
- the University Equity and Diversity Policies and Legislation and;
- Ethical conduct in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities
Research Ethics Unit contact
- Animal Ethics Research: Animal.Ethics@utas.edu.au
- Human Ethics Research: Human.Ethics@utas.edu.au