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International Research

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The Institutional Review Board of the a body which is responsible for overseeing the ethics in research and reviews the research proposals for compliance with the ethics in human subjects.

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Collaborative Studies of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ & Non-Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Researchers

Studies conducted by Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ researchers in collaboration with international professionals require the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ IRB clearance. In cases of collaborative projects where Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ researchers participate equally with international colleagues, the local Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ team can be in charge of the IRB application. However, it is expected that all the investigators, including student assistants who will have access to the data, are registered in the IRB Engine: .

The Engine will require the applicant and the co-investigators to go through the IRB training and the Exam.

The Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ research team or department which is hosting international researchers is responsible for familiarizing these specialists with the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ IRB rules and procedures. The IRB expects that all applicants comply with the standard procedures, including the IRB Exam as a necessary proof of qualification.Ìý

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Studies in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ by Independent Researchers

The projects conducted by independent researchers in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ require the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ IRB clearance.

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Studies by Non-Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Independent Researchers

The projects conducted by independents researchers not affiliated with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and not working in collaboration with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ researchers require the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ IRB clearance. In certain cases, the IRB will require renumeration for the services. Please contact the Board directly with inquiries.

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IRB Approval by Other Institutions

The projects that have already been approved by an IRB elsewhere might also require the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ IRB approval. The IRB application allows to upload the previous approvals, which can make the process faster.ÌýPlease contact the irb@auca.kg with any questions.