HREC Reporting

Final reports

At the end of a research project which has been reviewed by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), you are required to submit a final report. 

The final report is used to:

• Ensure OU research is being carried out as agreed
• Assess how ethics-related issues have been dealt with if they have arisen
• Inform the development of the HREC ethics review process to ensure a continued high level of review. 

Process for submitting a Final Report

• Use the Research Ethics Application System to create a Final Report sub-from (see Research Ethics Application System Guide for Applicants).
• If you submitted your original application using the paper form, you will be unable to create a Final Report sub-form in the Research Ethics Application System. Please contact the Human Research Ethics team for guidance. Please include your HREC reference number.

Annual progress reports for higher risk projects

If you are conducting a project which has been assessed by HREC as being higher risk, you are also required to submit an annual progress report. You should return a completed copy of the HREC Annual Progress Report form to the Human Research Ethics team.

The annual progress report is used to:

• Ensure OU research is being carried out as agreed
• Assess how ethics-related issues or unanticipated adverse events have been dealt with if they have arisen