Ethics & Institutional Review Board (IRB)
About the IRB
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at OCRI ensures that all research involving human participants adheres to international ethical standards. Its mandate is to protect participants, safeguard data integrity, and maintain ethical rigor in every project.
- ✔️ Mandate: Protect participants and approve research ethically.
- ✔️ Structure: Multidisciplinary team of clinicians, statisticians, community reps & lawyers.
- ✔️ Compliance: Aligned with WHO and CIOMS international guidelines.
Researcher Resources
Access essential resources for ethical research conduct — from submission guidelines and downloadable protocol forms to templates that support transparency and compliance.
Guidelines for Researchers
Learn about OCRI’s ethical principles and how to prepare compliant research proposals.
Protocol Submission Forms
Access downloadable and online forms for various study types including clinical, biobanking, and qualitative research.
IRB Approval Templates
View official templates for Approval, Conditional Approval, Rejection, Renewal, and Closure letters.
Ethics Support Desk
Need help preparing your submission? Our IRB support team is here to assist researchers through every step.
Governance & Framework
Bylaws & Constitution
Defines the IRB’s structure, roles, and responsibilities in maintaining ethical oversight and accountability.
📄 Read DocumentCharter & SOPs
Outlines the governance framework, standard operating procedures, and ethical review processes that guide OCRI’s IRB.
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