Sub-Project Initiation and Approval Process

All requests for access to and/or use of The ORIGINS Project data and biological samples are encouraged from new researchers. 

Researchers working at one of the contributing institutions (Joondalup Health Campus or Telethon Kids) or third-party researchers, who are external to Telethon Kids and Joondalup Health Campus, can request access to the data and samples.

All new sub-project applications require a completed Research Proposal to be submitted to The ORIGINS Project Management Group and Scientific Committee for review and approval. This will allow The ORIGINS Project Management Group and Scientific Committee to assess:

• The viability and feasibility of the research (e.g., timeframe, available resources, budget)
• Any potential overlap with currently approved Sub-projects
• Whether the research questions, aims and objectives are consistent with the goals, vision and strategy of The ORIGINS Project
• Whether the methods and sample size are appropriate and justified
• Whether the number of Participants and/or volumes/biological samples requested are justifiable in terms of participant burden and impact to the finite ORIGINS Biobank
• If the research team are suitably qualified and experienced to implement the proposed sub-project
• If there is sufficient community and consumer input

A “sub-project” refers to a nested research project or study that is incorporated into and/or connected to The ORIGINS Project via access to and/or use of the ORIGINS cohort or database.