A researcher has an obligation to respect research principles by developing a sound research protocol and executing it in its integrity. The RNEC approves the research protocol before the researcher conducts research.Rules of procedure of the RNEC determine the procedures for the submission, analysis and approval of the research protocol.
The researcher has an obligation to show respect to the research participant and respect his or her wellbeing.
The researcher pays special attention to a vulnerable person and he or she has the obligation to provide, in writing, a thorough ground for conducting research on a vulnerable person.
A researcher demonstrates in the research protocol, how the research work is not detrimental to the environment.
The researcher notifies RNEC of consequences and suspected consequences of research within forty-eight (48) hours from the time of incidence. The researcher immediately suspends the research work where it is likely to cause serious damages, severe injuries, incurable illness, disability, death or other harm to the research participant.
A researcher must refrain from being influenced by preferences, sympathies, his or her interests or prejudices.
A researcher has an obligation to keep secret personal data collected from a research participant.
However, when necessary, confidentiality referred to under Paragraph One of this Article may be interrupted in the interest of the research participant in accordance with relevant legislation.
At the end of research, the researcher informs a research participant of the research findings in accordance with the research protocol.
Where the research participant is dead, his or her heir is informed of research results in accordance with the research protocol.
A researcher publishes and disseminates research findings with a view of highlighting research benefits and research performance.
The researcher on human being pays compensation for damages caused because of research in accordance with relevant legislation.
Depending on the nature of research, the researcher at his or her own discretion or upon request by the RNEC indicates in the research protocol that the research participant would be subject to insurance coverage.
The researcher subscribes an insurance coverage for the research participant from one of insurance institutions or companies registered in Rwanda.