Review Fees
- The Committee shall charge a fee to cover the administrative costs of research proposal review.
- These fees shall vary from time to time as determined by the Committee.
- Non-affiliated researchers applying for ethical clearance must pay a fee determined from time to time.
Application Fees for Students
| Category | Fee (KES) |
|---|---|
| East Africa Undergraduates | 1,000 |
| Non-East African Undergraduates | 2,500 |
| East Africa Masters Students | 3,000 |
| Non-East African Masters Students | 5,000 |
| East Africa PhD Students | 5,000 |
| Non-East African PhD Students | 7,500 |
Externally Funded Projects
| East Africans | 10,000 |
| Non-East Africans | 15,000 |
Post-Doctoral / Non-Funded / Internally Funded Projects
| East Africans | 8,000 |
| Non-East Africans | 16,000 |
Consultancies, Institutions, and Companies
| East Africans | 25,000 |
| Non-East Africans | 50,000 |
Renewal Fees
50% of the fees charged
Amendment Fees
50% of the fees charged
Available Training & Orientation
- Training Mandate: The committee ensures and provides training in ethical issues for researchers, policy makers, and stakeholders.
- Member Orientation: All newly appointed ZU-IERC members will undergo an orientation training session.
- Continuous Professional Development: Members can attend NACOSTI-accredited research ethics lectures, workshops, conferences, and seminars.
- Required Guidelines for Members: All members receive specific guidelines, including CIOMS (2016) and WHO operational guidelines.
- The ZU-IERC Secretariat organizes training on research ethics for Committee members.