IEC Approvals & Certificates

Required Documents for Approval

1. Research protocol (detailed)
2. Informed consent form (English and Hindi)
3. Case report form (CRF)
4. Investigator’s brochure (if applicable)
5. Curriculum vitae of principal investigator
6. Declaration of conflict of interest
7. Funding details

Review Categories

Category	Review Type	Timeline
Exempt	Not required	N/A
Expedited	Chairperson review	1 week
Full Review	Committee review	4 weeks

Certificate Issuance

• Approval certificates issued within 2 weeks of meeting
• Valid for 1 year (renewable)
• Amendments require prior approval

Downloadable Forms

• IEC Application Form
• Informed Consent Template
• Protocol Submission Checklist