Definition overview
1 Definition
Human Research is conducted with or about people, or their data or biospecimens. Human participation in Research is therefore to be understood broadly to include the involvement of human beings through:
- taking part in surveys, interviews or focus groups;
- undergoing psychological, physiological or medical testing or treatment;
- being observed by Researchers;
- Researchers having access to their personal documents or other materials;
- the collection and use of their biological material as defined by the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2025);
- access to their individual information in identifiable or potentially re-identifiable form as included in an unpublished source or database that is used for human research.
2 References
3 Definition Information
| Approved Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Effective Date | 9/10/2025 |
| Record No | 25/585PL |