Research Ethics Policy
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ii. Research subjects are protected from any form of unnecessary risk.
iii. Only qualified personnel are allowed to conduct research involving human and non-
human subjects.
iv. All three (3) UG Ethics Committees are fully equipped with adequate resources and
authorised to perform their duties independently without any form of interference from
the University authorities.
9.2 Responsibilities of the Institutional Official
The Pro Vice-Chancellor (RID), who serves as the Institutional Official (IO) shall:
i.
Have complete oversight over all research activities involving both human and non-
human subjects within the University.
ii.
Chair semi-annual meetings involving Chairpersons from the three (3) Ethics
Committees and their Administrators.
iii.
Be involved in the selection of board members for the three (3) Ethics Committees.
iv.
Ensure the protection of research participants at all times.
v.
Review the qualifications and expertise of Chairs, Board Members and Administrators
periodically.
vi.
Ensure that appropriate payments of honorarium to all Chairs and Board Members are
made.
9.3 Responsibilities of Board Members
i. Ensure that research activity is carried out in compliance with the UG Research Ethics
Policy as well as national and international regulations.
ii. Ensure the protection of the rights and wellbeing of human and non-human subjects.
iii. Undertake periodic audits of research work.
iv. Ensure the safety of research protocols and related materials.
