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Faculty of Postgraduate Studies & Research

Ethics & Integrity

Access research ethics policies and compliance resources.

Established 2024

Ethics Review Committee (ERC)

The Ethics Review Committee of the institute was established in 2024 to ensure that the research involving human participants is conducted ethically, responsibly, and independently. The committee thrives towards reviewing, approving, modifying, and disapproving the research protocols submitted by the researchers affiliated with the university by the guidelines of the Forum of Ethics Review Committee (FERCSL).

Need Clearance?

How Do You Know Your Research Requires Ethical Clearance?

A short guide to help you determine whether your research protocol needs ERC review before you begin.

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Fundamental Principles

Ensuring that the fundamental principles of research are adhered to in research involving human subjects

Autonomy

Beneficence

Non-maleficence

Justice

Major Functions

What the ERC Does

01

Providing oversight on all matters relating to ethics of research projects involving human subjects.

02

Ensuring that the fundamental principles of research viz. autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice are adhered to in research involving human subjects.

03

Providing independent, competent, timely ethics review and monitoring the research projects involving human subjects.