Research Ethics Policy
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v.
Providing approval for the initiation of a new research project after successful review.
vi.
To initiate periodic auditing on approved projects.
vii.
To request prompt reportage of any occurrences throughout the approved project life
cycle.
viii.
To terminate or discontinue any previously approved protocol where necessary.
ix.
To ensure research compliance with national and international guidelines.
7. UG Research Ethics Office
i.
The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Development) is designated as the
Institutional Official (IO) in charge of the UG Research Ethics Office. He/she shall have
overall oversight of all human and non-human research conducted at the University.
ii.
The UG Research Ethics Office shall be housed at the Office of Research, Innovation and
Development (ORID) and shall coordinate the activities of the various ethics
committees in the University.
iii.
The Office shall have an administrator who will handle issues relating to ethics from the
three (3) UG Ethics Committees.
8. The UG Ethics Board
The UG Ethics Board shall comprise the Institutional Official (IO), the chairpersons and
administrators from the three (3) Ethics Committees. The Board shall meet twice yearly to
discuss issues relating to the activities of the three Ethics Committees.
9. Responsibilities and Quality Assurance
9.1 Responsibilities of the University
The University of Ghana is guided by ethical principles that aim at protecting both human
and non-human subject participants as enshrined in international guidelines, and the
applicable laws and statutory regulations of Ghana and the University. In view of the above,
the University shall ensure that:
i. No research exposes both human and non-human subjects to any form of harm.
