These forms provide a standardized set of application requirements that support administrative screening, protocol categorization, review assignment, conflict‑of‑interest management, and verification of a complete submission package. The forms facilitate structured collection, documentation, and communication of information to promote clarity, transparency, and uniformity throughout the RNEC review process.
For Clinical Trial Research Protocols, the form below is used for the initial submission review of original (new) protocols:All protocols submitted without the appropriate forms or with an incomplete submission package will be returned to the principal investigator, which may delay the review process.
The Rwanda National Research Ethics Committee (RNEC) was established in May 2002 under the auspices of the Ministry of Health of Rwanda.
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