Infonetica
New Animal Ethics Online Application System Launches
The new software system consolidates all research related workflows, information and documents in one platform. Infonetica is designed specifically for research ethics applications and thus replaces the application system that runs via Wits Health Consortium (WHC).
Applications already in progress prior to the Infonetica launch on 20 October will be able to complete their submission using the existing WHC portal - researchers need not reapply via Infonetica.
The 20 October launch date will enable researchers to complete and submit their AREC applications by 5 November for review at the AREC meeting taking place on 25 November. Any applications submitted after 5 November will be reviewed at the February 2026 meeting.
Use https://ethics-applications.wits.ac.za/ to submit applications.
Enquiries: Dr Mark Killick, Chair of the Animal Research Ethics Committee.