Submission Note

Please use this form for an application if your research involves:

Gathering information from or/and about individual human beings (and organisations) through:
• interviewing
• surveying
• questionnaire
• observation of human behaviour
• modifying/disturbing human behaviour
• interfering in normal physiological and/or psychological processes
• making any discomfort (physically/mentally/socially) to the individual
• collecting substantial personal level data which may pose risk on individuals if data are not kept confidential or
• any other ethical issues related to human beings

1. Using archived data in which individuals are identifiable.
2. Researching into activities which involves direct observation of or contact with those who are or who might reasonably be supposed to be engaged in or have engaged in criminal activities or activities which are related to criminal activity
3. Research which involves a risk of physical or psychological injury to the researcher or any other person involved in the research
4. Supporting innovation that might impact on human behaviour e.g. Behavioural Studies

Documents needed to support your application

1. A copy of the research proposal
2. The details of arrangements for the participation of human subjects (including recruitment, consent and confidentiality procedures and documentation as appropriate)
3. A copy of all data collection instruments ( Both English and Bangla Version)
4. A statement of your competence to carry out this research as a researcher or a brief one-page curriculum vitae for each applicant, including recent publications
5. Other documentation as advised necessary:

There are normally four possible outcomes from reviewing the activity against the procedures in place:

1. No ethical issues
2. Minor ethical issues which have been addressed and concerns resolved
3. Major ethical issues which have been addressed and concerns resolved
4. Ethical issues that have not been resolved/addressed

TO GAIN THE APPROVAL FOR YOUR RESEARCH MEANS THAT YOUR PROJECT MAY BE FAILED, OR YOU MAY NEED TO MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL REVISION BEFORE YOU START YOUR PROJECT