Welcome to Research GEMS

The system for preparing, submitting and managing ethics and site governance applications in South Australia.

Important notices:

National One Stop Shop project

Information on the National One Stop Shop project, including how to register your interest in design and delivery workshops throughout 2025, is available here.

Low Risk Applications

Southern Adelaide LHN (SALHN) and all regional local health networks now require all low risk applications to be submitted via Research GEMS.

Hard copy LNR forms will no longer be accepted.

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (RMCLHN)

As of Monday, 3 March 2025, governance applications will submit directly to RMCLHN rather than through the Rural Support Services (RSS) office.

Further information on this change is available here.

Researchers will no longer be able to upload ZIP files in Research GEMS

This is to ensure documents are captured individually and categorised correctly. If you have a specific need to provide a ZIP file, please contact your research office.

Need assistance with Research GEMS?

If you require assistance with your application, please contact the Research Office that you will be submitting to. Contact details are available on the SA Health website.

User guides are available via the Research GEMS support page.

Answers to common questions can be found in Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).