Essential Documents for Submission

Researchers should prepare the following documents, as applicable and in accordance with IRC-NAPFH requirements:

1. Application for a No Objection Certificate (NOC): An application addressed to the Director of Nepal APF Hospital requesting a No Objection Certificate for the proposed research.
2. Cover Letter: A formal letter addressed to the Chairperson of IRC-NAPFH requesting ethical review of the proposed research.
3. Research Ethics Certificate / GCP Training Certificate: The required ethics-related certificate, where applicable. Researchers may access Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training through the following link: 

https://gcp.nidatraining.org/

4. Research Proposal: A complete proposal containing the study background, objectives, methodology, ethical considerations, and other information required by the IRERP platform.
5. Participant Information and Informed Consent Forms: Documents explaining the study and obtaining participants’ informed consent, where applicable.
6. Data Collection Tools: Questionnaires, interview guides, checklists, or other instruments intended for data collection. (as per applicability)
7. Additional Supporting Documents: Any other documents required by IRC-NAPFH or specified on the IRERP platform.

Before submission: Researchers should ensure that all applicable documents are complete and comply with the Committee’s current requirements.