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Central Luzon State University

Science City of Muñoz, 3120 Nueva Ecija, Philippines

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

OUR COMMITMENT

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:

Required Submission Documents
  1. Signed approval sheet or endorsement of the project proposal or thesis/dissertation outline.
  2. Copy of the approved project proposal or thesis/dissertation outline.
  3. Cover letter signed by the researcher/project leader (if project).
  4. Cover letter signed by the researcher and adviser (if thesis/dissertation).
  5. CV or resume of the researcher/project leader.
  6. Questionnaire/research instrument (if necessary in the study).
  7. Informed consent form (if study involves human subjects).
  8. Assent form (if study involves human subject-minors).
  9. Proof of approval of principal author of instrument to be used (if the study will use standardized or published instruments outsourced from other resources).
Additional Requirements
  • 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.

Downloadable Forms

Download the necessary forms and templates for research ethics review. Please ensure that the applicable forms are accomplished and included in your submission.

FORM 8
Protocol Reviewer Worksheet

Worksheet for reviewing research proposals and protocols.

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FORM 9
Informed Consent Form Checklist

Checklist for evaluating the contents of the informed consent form.

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FORM 10
Application for Ethics Review of Student Proposals

Application form for ethics review of student research proposals.

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FORM 11
Application for Ethics Review of a New Protocol

Application form for submission of a new research protocol.

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TEMPLATE
Informed Consent Form Template

Template for preparing informed consent documents for research participants.

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Contact Information

CLSU-ERC Office

DABE 104
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
College of Engineering

Organizational Chart

SYLVESTER A. BADUA, Ph.D.
Chair
CESAR V. ORTINERO, Ph.D.
Member
MA. RUBY HIYASMIN M. DELOS SANTOS, Ph.D.
Member
PAULA BLANCA G. AQUINO
Member