emilio ovuga research seminar, gulu university march 3-6, 2008 research approval guidelines and...
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EMILIO OVUGARESEARCH SEMINAR, GULU UNIVERSITY
MARCH 3-6, 2008
Research Approval Guidelines and Policy by
UNCST
Introduction
Research is defined as: ‘Any type of systematic investigation, testing and evaluation whose objective is to discover new facts or information and increase the stock of knowledge’.
UNCST: CAP 209 of the Laws of Uganda of 1990
Advise and coordinate the formulation of policyClearing house on information on research and
experimental developmentCoordinate all scientific and technological
activities of persons, institutions, sectors, organizations
Establish research committees, research councils, organizations and experimental and developmental activities or other scientific and technological services
Activites of UNCST
Assist researchers to access data for researchSecure results of research in UgandaDocument all research activities in UgandaPrevent duplication of researchGuard against research misconductAvoid unauthorized collection/transfer of
research material/informationProtect rights and welfare of participantsPrevent clandestine activities in the name of
research
Scope
Health, agriculture, allied sciences, physical and biological sciences, social sciences and humanities, industrial and engineering sciences, information sciences
Research in Uganda
Registration and approval requirements
Full proposals, not draft proposalsTitle, objectives, methods of study,
significance/justification, work plan, budget, references/bibliography
Version, dateNames and biographic data of researchersInstitutions of affiliationData collection instruments/questionnairesProposal signed by Principal Investigator
Ethical requirements
No harm to research participants Favourable risk-benefit ration
Valid scientific questions and approachesPotential social valuesFair selection of research participantsAdequate informed consent processSix monthly reportsFinal report on completion
Informed consent
Impoverished communitiesChildren less than 18 yearsOrphansPrisonersHard to reach population groups
Process for registration
Two copies of research proposalTwo completed UNCST forms
UNCST/RC 1 Form RS 6 Form
4 Recent passport size photos of researchersRelevant support letters, documentsRS 6 Form approval by President’s OfficePrincipal Investigator informed in 14 days$300 Research Administration & Clearance
Fee
Process of registration cont’d
Researchers, Research Assistants receive: Research Approval/Clearance Notification Letter Research Permit/Identity Card
Affiliation to Local Institutions
Foreign researchers affiliate to institutions in Uganda
Ugandans use their LC I as institution of affiliation
Institutional Review Committees
Conduct ethical review of researchInvestigators submit their approved protocols
to UNCSTIRC include letter of approvalApproval takes effect after submission of
protocol to UNCST
Field Research by College Students
Introduced by Head of CollegeName of studentSubject of research assignmentArea where research is to be carried outDuration of researchEstimated budget and source of fundingName of supervisor
Research in protected areas
Areas: UWA, NFA jurisdictionPermit prior to submitting protocol to UNCST
Evaluation of research project
Access to data, research premises, etcVisit research sites any time
Termination of research permit
Terminate, suspend, revoke permit in the event of gross misconduct
Renewal/Extension of permit
Rewritten request for extensionProgress report
Title of study UNCST study reference number Study area/site Background, objective of study Progress in reporting period, constraints Implementation plan for requested period
Research identity card
Research reports
AbstractResultsDiscussionRecommendationsStudy completion report before departureShare results with participating communities
Transfer of materials
Research activity registered with UNCSTApplicant is legal resident of UgandaLetter requesting transfer of materialMaterial transfer agreement (MTA)Feedback from UNCSTApproval/clearance permits transfer