Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Research Ethics Management System

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Ethics Management System.



Q. What does UREC stands for?
A. UREC stands for University Research Ethics Committee. 

Q. What does UREC Rep stands for?
A. UREC stands for University Research Ethics Committee Representative (for the School). 

Q. What does SREC Rep stands for?
A. SREC stands for School Research Ethics Committee. 

Q.What is the turn aroundtime for Ethical Clearance applications
A. At most two (2) weeks, (for students this starts after the supervisor approval).  

Q. What is the difference between Research Ethical Clearence and Data Collection Letter.  
A. Research ethical clearance is a process of ensuring that the research participants are protected from any risks that can be posed by the study. Data collection letter on the other hand is more of a letter that grants the researcher permission to conduct a study in a given place. 

Q.Can I modify my application after submission?
A. Yes, you can modify your application by clicking modify option however you can't modify after your supervisor has signed it. You can modify it as long as the Supervisor section is still Pending . 

Q. How do I check my ethics clearence status?
A. Each section shows the outcome, if the status is Pending, it means its pending consideration. 

Thank you.

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