myResearch: New Gene Technology application form

You may be aware that we will be implementing a new online application form for requests to work with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This form will be available in April and will replace the current forms.

This is part of the myResearch project, which is implementing new IT systems and processes in 2016 to enhance research management support.

What is being replaced?

All previous application forms for Dealings are being combined into one simple form.

The new form is a simple, saveable online form that pre-populates with basic details, including your name and your school/department/ institute. The form is a ‘smart form’ that adjusts to provide you with the sections relating to your specific dealing request, based on your answers to questions.

The form is part of our new ethics and compliance management system, Ethics Review Manager (ERM), by Infonetica, which is being implemented progressively from April – August 2016.  ERM will be used by researchers and Ethics and Biosafety Committees to apply for approval, review applications and to track approved requests, all in one easy-to-use interface. 

Human and animal ethics applications will also be managed through this system in mid-2016.

Why is this change being made?

myResearch is being implemented to provide a single point of access to systems and information about your grants, contracts, outputs and ethics applications. It can be accessed directly by researchers as well as professional staff and will replace the current ROPES system and the MRO coversheet, as well as other forms.

The ethics and compliance component, ERM, will give you greater visibility of your past and live applications and the status of clearances and approvals.

Where can I access the new form?

The new form will be accessible from the myResearch website on the Monash intranet. We will share the URL with you prior to the changeover.

All applicants will require a Monash authcate to access the system.

When will the form be available?

On 15 April the form will be available. The current forms will be retired on this date. 

Will my current information be in the new system?

Information related to your current dealings will be imported into the new system over the coming months.  Once imported you will be able to view a basic outline of that record.

What support is available for me with these new forms and processes?

Quick reference guides and short videos will be available to assist you when the online forms are released. We will inform you of the dates and venues of information sessions.

Please contact Eleni Filippidis in the Monash Research Office with questions: phone 990 51118 or eleni.filippidis@monash.edu