The TUK-ISERC safeguards the dignity, rights, safety, and well-being of research participants while ensuring that all research conducted under TUK meets the highest scientific and ethical standards. We review, approve, and monitor research proposals to promote credible, responsible, and ethically sound research.
Prof. Dorrington Ogoyi
Chairperson, TUK-ISERC
Our Vision To be a leading institutional review body ensuring the highest standards of ethical and scientific integrity in research.
Our Mission To foster credible, transparent, and socially responsible research that contributes meaningfully to national and global development.
We are committed to:
Members of the TUK-ISERC have undertaken specialized training by KEMRI-SERU as part of the committee's pathway toward full accreditation by NACOSTI.
| S/No. | Service | Requirements from Applicant | Cost of Service | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Submission of new research proposal (Full Review) | Application form, protocol, informed consent, investigator CV, tools | Under Review | Acknowledgement: 2 days; Decision: 30 days |
| 2 | Submission of new research proposal (Expedited Review) | As above, for minimal-risk studies | Under Review | Acknowledgement: 2 days; Decision: 3–10 days |
| 3 | Review of amendments | Revised protocol + request letter | Under Review | 7 days |
| 4 | Continuing/annual reviews | Progress report + compliance docs | Under Review | 3–4 weeks before expiry |
| 5 | Adverse event review | AE/SAE form + documentation | Under Review | 7 days |
| 6 | Ethical clearance certificate | Approved protocol | Under Review | 6 days after approval |
| 7 | Appeals | Formal appeal letter | Under Review | 30 days |
| 8 | Inquiries & correspondence | Written/email request | Under Review | 5 days |
| 9 | Training & sensitization workshops | Registration/nomination | Under Review | As scheduled |
| 10 | Site monitoring/inspection | Active approval + site details | Under Review | 7 days’ notice; feedback in 14 days |
