Set out below is a step by step process for accessing data available through BioGrid. With our absolute emphasis on ethical usage of data and strict patient privacy, the process is understandably quite detailed. But we’re sure the results, the information, the insights and the research time saved will be well worth it.

Preparing your application   Completing your application   After submitting   After approval

Application and Approval Process:

Application Preparation

Please collect all information before you start the application. What information are we asking you to provide?

Preparing your application

Application Submission

Complete your application online.  How do you complete your application? - Step by step

Completing your application

Agreement to BioGrid’s Terms and Conditions

Each applicant will receive an email from BioGrid after submitting the application. Click on the link in the received email; your agreement to BioGrid Terms and Conditions is required before your application will progress.

Terms & Conditions

Data Custodian Approval

Each custodian of the databases you have selected will be notified about your request. They will review your project details and decide either to approve your access to their database or may contact you for further information.

Project Ethics Approval

If your project has current ethical approval from an accredited Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) your application will bypass the HREC review process. Acceptance of BioGrid Australia’s Terms and Conditions of Data Access, and the approval of all relevant data custodians, is still required.

Project Scientific Evaluation

If your project requires ethical review and approval, two members of the BioGrid Australia Expert Scientific Review Panel overseen by Melbourne Health will evaluate your research project regarding scientific quality and the potential impact of the research. Once your project has received two independent scientific reviews with a score of 3 or above, your project will be submitted to Melbourne Health HREC for ethical review.

Melbourne Health Human Research Ethics Committee

All research projects without ethical approval must be scientifically evaluated then submitted for ethical review before a project can be given approval to commence. The Melbourne Health Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) provides ethical oversight for projects without ethical approval in the BioGrid Access Request System..

Receiving Login Details

After your access has been approved by all relevant parties, a database administrator will create logins and assign access to approved databases for your project. The login details will be sent to each applicant via email.

Start analysing data

You can now start analysing the data by using the tools provided by BioGrid. What can you do after you receive your login?

After approval