Introduction
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (BRAC JPGSPH) is the central body responsible for the oversight of the School. It is responsible for developing and setting the ethical standards and ensuring their applications and adherence in all independent and collaborative projects and study proposals submitted by BRAC JPGSPH, any BRAC University department or institute, particularly BRAC programs related to research.
Instructions for new application
IRB applications can be submitted at any time. The application must include the following:
- Completed IRB application form
- Mandatory documents as listed in the Appendix section of the IRB application form
- Sample Information Sheet & Consent Form
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IRB Fees
The IRB charges BDT 40,000 per protocol. However, this fee is entirely waived for students obtaining a master's degree from BRAC University. For masters or doctoral students outside BRAC University where one of the supervisors is affiliated with BRAC University, the fee will be BDT 20,000. Additionally, for those who would like an expedited review process, the fee will be BDT 60,000.
Instructions for amendment application
If an approved application requires any modification, an application for approval of amendment must be made to the IRB. To apply for approval of any amendment, the following documents need to be submitted.
- Completed IRB amendment form
- New supporting documents subject to the modifications for the amendment
- A revised version of the IRB application form
- Modified documents in track changes
- If any amendment is made to an existing approved IRB application, the fee is 6,500 BDT, subject to the nature of the modifications requested.
Instruction for renewal of approved application
As IRB approval is given for a year from the issuance of the approval letter. Therefore, the PI must apply for the renewal of the approval before it expires if the project duration is more than one year. The PI is responsible for ensuring that renewal approval is granted before the end of the current approval period. The renewal application must be sent by completing only the
Instructions for informing IRB about adverse incidents
Any adverse event during the approval period must be notified to the IRB immediately using the
IRB Team
CHAIR
Professor Zahidul Quayyum
Co-Director, Centre of Excellence for Urban Equity and Health (CUEH), BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University
Co-CHAIR
Atiya Rahman
Assistant Scientist, Humanitarian Hub, BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University
IRB FOCAL
Tanzima Pervin
IRB Senior Officer
BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University
IRB FOCAL
Md. Mahir Ashifur Rahman
IRB Assistant
BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University
IRB Contact Information
6th Floor, Medona
Tower,
28 Mohakhali Commercial Area,
Bir Uttom A K Khandakar Road, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh
01993379512