The Ethics Review Committees (ERCs) provide a rigorous, relevant and timely review of the research applications across the Faculty of Health Sciences in Pakistan.
All applications must be submitted online through the ERM Infonetica Software. Please ensure that you complete all sections of the online form and upload all the supporting documents. User manual and FAQs are available online.
Standard Operating Procedures
ERC Exemption Guidelines
ERC Users Handbook
Verbal consent form
Written consent form
Consent form for Case Report
Assent Form (Age 7 to 12)
Assent form (Age from 13 to less than 18)
Parental consent form
Affidavit for Translation
Response sheet
As an investigator, you need to complete one of the following courses and submit an electronic copy of the completion certificate along with your ERC application. This certificate serves as evidence that you have completed the training.
Course: Biomedical Research - Basic Course
Total number of modules: 15
Course: Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research
Total number of modules: 10
Course: GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research – Basic Course
Total number of modules: 9
Course: GCP – GCP Course for Clinical Trials Involving Investigational Drugs
Total number of modules: 13
Course: GCP – GCP Course for Clinical Trials Involving Investigational Medical Devices
Course: Social & Behavioral Research – Basic Course
Course: Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
Total number of modules: 7
Course: Good Clinical Practice
Course: Human Research Protection - Assurance Training (Only acceptable for Co-Investigators)Total number of modules: 3
Course: Human Research Protection TrainingTotal number of modules: 4No fee is required
For queries and information:
Tel: +92 21 3493 0051 Ext: 4988/2445 Email: erc.pakistan@aku.edu
