Application to Conduct Research at Aspect
HOW TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION
STEP 1: COMPLETE THIS FORM
Ensure that all sections of this form are filled out and signed by the relevant individual.
Decide if you wish to make a Tier 1 or a Tier 2 application.
 Tier 1 approval allows you to advertise your study on Aspect’s website for the
duration of your recruitment period of the study and also on Aspect’s Facebook page
 Tier 2 approval allows you to advertise on the website and Facebook, and allow you
to contact specific services within Aspect to recruit for participants.
STEP 2: FEE PAYMENT
Pay the fee required for your application.
Tier 1 Applications: $100
Tier 2 Applications: $150
How to pay
You can pay your application by either
Online payment: click here to make an online payment and receive an invoice
or
Direct deposit
Make your direct deposit to:
BSB 032-123 Account number 257435 Reference AP521111000
Send notification of payment to apaccountsrec@aspect.org.au
with your name and the reference AP521111000
STEP 3: SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTATION
Tier 1 applications
Email one (1) copy of your application and all supporting documentation to
research@autismspectrum.org.au
Tier 2 applications
Email one (1) copy of your application and all supporting documentation to the Aspect
Practice Research Assistant at research@autismspectrum.org.au
AND
Post three (3) hard copies of your application and all supporting documentation to
Aspect Research Approvals Committee
National Director, Aspect Practice
PO Box 770
Seven Hills NSW 1730
When your payment and all documentation is received, the Aspect Research
Approvals Committee will then commence the assessment of your application.
ENQUIRIES
Please direct all enquiries relating to the proposed research to Aspect Practice Research
at research@autismspectrum.org.au.
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) ABN 12 000 637 267
4/3 Aldgate St & Blacktown Rd
Prospect NSW 2148
PO Box 770 Seven Hills NSW 1730 T 02 8868 8500 www.autismspectrum.org.au
Application to Conduct Research at Aspect
1. SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
(Please mark appropriate boxes with an “X”)
1.1. Full project title
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1.2. Primary Investigator details
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Email address:
Working with children and □ N/A
young people
□ Working with Children Check – details
attached
Please note: Unless otherwise specified, the Primary Investigator will be the contact
person for this research application.
1.3. Other Investigators
1. Title and name:
Positions held:
Department/Organisation:
Telephone number:
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Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) ABN 12 000 637 267
4/3 Aldgate St & Blacktown Rd
Prospect NSW 2148
PO Box 770 Seven Hills NSW 1730 T 02 8868 8500 www.autismspectrum.org.au
Application to Conduct Research at Aspect
1.4. Reason for research
Please describe in detail why and how you would like Aspect to be involved in your
research.
Please include:
 The level of application you have chosen. Tier 1 or Tier 2
 The number of participants required.
 What areas of Aspect you would like to deal with (e.g. adults, children, schools
etc.,)
 Any specific Aspect locations you would like to be involved.
 Any consideration of what you will do if your participants show evidence of
significant benefits from your intervention and would like to continue using it after
the study is finished? What options could you suggest? Please give details of who
would be responsible for the option.
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1.5. Duration of study
(a) Proposed start date of the study:
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(b) Proposed completion date of the study:
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Please note: Your research cannot commence until the application has been approved
by the Research Approvals Committee.
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) ABN 12 000 637 267
4/3 Aldgate St & Blacktown Rd
Prospect NSW 2148
PO Box 770 Seven Hills NSW 1730 T 02 8868 8500 www.autismspectrum.org.au
Application to Conduct Research at Aspect
2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please include/attach your full HREC application.
Please attach your approval letter from the HREC.
Please include any amendment letters.
Please ensure that all relevant documents from the list below are included with
your application, and complete the following table.
Documents required
HREC application and approval letter
Copies of original questionnaires, interview
schedules and other research materials that are not
widely published
*List of standardised assessments and tests
Documentation used during recruitment and
conducting the study
Working with Children number
Participant information sheet
Participant consent form
Participant withdrawal form
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* Aspect will accept a list of standardised published tests or assessments. If any tests or
measures nominated in your application are available online; for these measures please
send an internet hyperlink and do not send copies of these tests or measures.
For university students
Your supervisor is also required to complete Section 3.2 Responsible research conduct
for university students”
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) ABN 12 000 637 267
4/3 Aldgate St & Blacktown Rd
Prospect NSW 2148
PO Box 770 Seven Hills NSW 1730 T 02 8868 8500 www.autismspectrum.org.au
Application to Conduct Research at Aspect
3. DECLARATIONS
3.1 CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING RESEARCH AT ASPECT
When a proposal is approved, it is the responsibility of the researcher to
discuss/negotiate with relevant staff at Aspect the processes involved in implementing
the project, especially if these require input from Aspect.
 The National Director Aspect Practice reserves the right to postpone or terminate
a project or to terminate any participant’s involvement in a project.
 Researchers are required to notify the Aspect Research Officer when their project
is completed or discontinued.
 Following confirmation of research approval, any modifications made to the
content or process of the research as specified on the original proposal must be
notified in writing to the Aspect Research Approvals Committee. Such
modifications may include, but will not necessarily be limited to:
o the addition of new members to the project team
o revisions to the proposed methodology
o changes to the way data is to be stored or published.
 The researcher must apply to the Committee in writing for approval to extend the
project beyond the cut-off date specified in the confirmation letter.
 On completion of the project, the researcher is required to provide a written
summary of the study outcomes to the Aspect Research Approvals Committee.
 The researcher is requested to notify Aspect of any publications or conference
presentations related to the research study.
The researcher’s signature (below) indicates his/her understanding of and intention to
comply with these procedures.
Researcher’s name: _______________________________
Researcher’s signature: ___________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ____
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) ABN 12 000 637 267
4/3 Aldgate St & Blacktown Rd
Prospect NSW 2148
PO Box 770 Seven Hills NSW 1730 T 02 8868 8500 www.autismspectrum.org.au
Application to Conduct Research at Aspect
3.2 RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH CONDUCT FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Please have this section completed and signed by your university supervisor.
If you do not have a supervisor please indicate here: □ Not Applicable
Name of student _____________________________________
This student has successfully completed an appropriate level of training in the following elements
and I am satisfied that to the best of my knowledge this student fully understands and can apply
each of these elements while undertaking research.
The student:
 Understands and can apply an appropriate research methodology suited to this research
project.
 Understands and can comply with all ethical aspects related to this research proposal and
with appropriate principles of confidentiality
 Understands and can utilise appropriate forms of data collection, storage and records
retention.
Supervisor’s signature: _________________________________
Supervisor’s name _____________________________________
Title: _________________________________________________Date: ____ / ____ / ____
3.3 APPLICANT DECLARATION
I apply for approval to conduct the research. If approval is given, the research will be
undertaken in accordance with the protocol described in this application and any other
relevant guidelines, regulations and laws.
Signature of the Primary Investigator: ________________________________
Name of the Primary Investigator: ___________________________________
Date: ____ / ____ / ____
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) ABN 12 000 637 267
4/3 Aldgate St & Blacktown Rd
Prospect NSW 2148
PO Box 770 Seven Hills NSW 1730 T 02 8868 8500 www.autismspectrum.org.au