Research Ethics Review Committee (ERC)
ABOUT THE COMMITTEE
The Central Luzon State University measures its impact on the educational, economic, social, cultural, political and moral well-being and environmental consciousness of the people it serves as stated in its Philosophy.
On this premise, the university established the authorization and the consideration of research conducted in the academe, including faculty, staff, students, and other designated individuals through the CLSU-ERC.
It was constituted in accordance with international and national guidelines, independent and multidisciplinary, with membership that includes individuals with varying backgrounds and appropriate professional competence in reviewing diverse types of protocols.
CLSU-ERC operates under the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for Research, Innovation and Extension.
Purpose of the Committee
The CLSU Research Ethics Review Committee (CLSU-ERC) ensures that research is conducted ethically, responsibly, and safely while protecting the rights, dignity, and welfare of research participants.
Upholding ethical standards and promoting responsible research practices within the university.
Application Procedure
Researchers intending to undergo ethics review must submit the following documents:
- Signed approval sheet or endorsement of the project proposal or thesis/dissertation outline.
- Copy of the approved project proposal or thesis/dissertation outline.
- Cover letter signed by the researcher/project leader (if project).
- Cover letter signed by the researcher and adviser (if thesis/dissertation).
- CV or resume of the researcher/project leader.
- Questionnaire/research instrument (if necessary in the study).
- Informed consent form (if study involves human subjects).
- Assent form (if study involves human subject-minors).
- Proof of approval of principal author of instrument to be used (if the study will use standardized or published instruments outsourced from other resources).
- For Student Research: Forms 8, 9, and 10.
- For Faculty/Staff Research: Forms 8, 9, and 11.
Submission Instructions
Send all files as an ATTACHMENT (and not on a link) to the ERC email.
ethicsresearchcomm@clsu.edu.phDownloadable Forms
Download the necessary forms and templates for research ethics review. Please ensure that the applicable forms are accomplished and included in your submission.
Protocol Reviewer Worksheet
Worksheet for reviewing research proposals and protocols.
Download DocumentInformed Consent Form Checklist
Checklist for evaluating the contents of the informed consent form.
Download DocumentApplication for Ethics Review of Student Proposals
Application form for ethics review of student research proposals.
Download DocumentApplication for Ethics Review of a New Protocol
Application form for submission of a new research protocol.
Download DocumentInformed Consent Form Template
Template for preparing informed consent documents for research participants.
Download DocumentContact Information
Email Address
CLSU-ERC Office
DABE 104
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems
Engineering
College of Engineering
Organizational Chart
SYLVESTER A. BADUA, Ph.D.
ChairCESAR V. ORTINERO, Ph.D.
MemberMA. RUBY HIYASMIN M. DELOS SANTOS, Ph.D.
MemberPAULA BLANCA G. AQUINO
Member
Central Luzon State University
Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines 3120- Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
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