New ethics application system empowers research through software
- Wits University
Infonetica system will streamline applications for research ethics clearance.
The Wits Animal Research Ethics Committee (AREC) launched the new online application system, Infonetica, at the University on Monday, 20 October 2025.
Infonetica will roll out to the Human Research (Medical) and Human Research (Non-Medical) ethics committees in early 2026.
The new software system consolidates all research related workflows, information, and documents in one platform.
Researchers applying for ethics clearance need only enter their information once and they will be guided through every step of the research life cycle.
Streamlined ‘one-stop-shop’ system
The system not only streamlines the ethics application and review processes for researchers, but enables efficient automated operations, overview, and compliance by the University’s Research Office.
Fit-for-purpose
Infonetica is designed specifically for research ethics applications and thus replaces the application system that runs via Wits Health Consortium (WHC).
Researchers with applications already in progress prior to the Infonetica launch on 20 October will still be able to complete their submission on the existing WHC portal – they need not reapply on Infonetica.
Infonetica navigation
The screenshot below shows what applicants will see when accessing the WHC system.
Applicants who select HREC (Medical) or HREC (Non-Medical) after clicking on Choose An Application Type can continue in the WHC system.
Applicants who select Animal will be redirected to the Infonetica.
