Research Services

Research Compliance

The Research Compliance Unit provides policy advice and secretariat services to a number of regulatory committees. The main role of these committees is to ensure that all research is conducted within the current regulatory environments as required by state and federal authorities. A summary can be found in the Introduction to La Trobe University Research Compliance Policies and Procedures.

The following links provide in-depth information on the conduct of research and on research involving humans, animals and genetically modified organisms:

Research Integrity

Guidelines and useful links to ensure best practice in research at La Trobe University.

Human Research Ethics

Information, guidelines and application forms for research involving humans.

Animal Ethics

Information, guidelines and application forms for research involving animals.

Recombinant DNA Research

Information, guidelines and application forms for gene technology research.