Omitting proof of ethical clearance is one of the most frequent causes of delay in the review of research proposals submitted to TDR. If your proposed research involves human subjects^[i], it will be reviewed by the WHO Research Ethics Review Committee (WHO ERC). 

Read more about the WHO ERC and how it functions. 

Read the WHO/ERC Guidelines for submitting a proposal for Ethical Clearance, available from the WHO website

Complete the WHO ERC Checklist for PI's and return to TDR with your grant application. 

A form must be provided with each proposal to indicate that the research subject has decided to take part in the study of her/his own free will. To find out more about informed decision making and informed consent forms click here 

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