FAQS

What is ethical Clearance ?

It is the approval given to a research investigator by an established Institutional Review Board or Research Ethics Committee after assessing the scientific and ethical soundness of a proposed research to ensure that the rights and dignity of human and animal research participants are upheld and protected.

What are the advantages for subjecting your research protocol to ethical clearance review?

  1. To authenticate the research work
  2. Ensures that the research is conducted ethically.

How much does it cost to apply for ethical clearance from CHAGIRB?

  1. Students do not pay any fees but when they are deferred they pay GH ₵ 100 for a second review
  2. Lectures and other Ghanaian applicants pay GH¢200.00
  3. International projects or Non-Ghanaian applicants pay US$500.00

NB: fee to be determined by Board.

Who should apply for ethical clearance from CHAGIRB?

Any Research Investigator

When should I apply for ethical clearance from CHAGIRB?

Immediately your research proposal is ready. Preferably one month to next scheduled meeting.

What are the requirements for applying for ethical clearance?

How long does it take for an investigator to receive ethical clearance approval from CHAGIRB after submitting a completed apllication?

It may take six weeks or more depending on the accuracy of the submitted protocol and how prompt the investigators respond to queries, comments or questions from the Board.

Can i start my datacollection before receiving ethical clearance or while going through the ethical clearance application processes?

NO, Ethical Clearance letters are to facilitate the data collection process.

Can i apply for ethical clearance after data collection?

No,