Research Ethics

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee (KUREC)

Research at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) is conducted according to the principles of academic excellence, community, integrity, inclusiveness and professionalism.

Read more about KUREC here

Functions

1. To protect the safety of human and animal subjects participating in research by: 

• Determining that the proposed research is both scientifically and ethically sound.
• Continually reviewing the safety of participants.

2. Promoting research in the University and ensure the dissemination of results.

KUREC Responsibilities

1. Review and approval of the science and ethics of proposed research.
2. Review and approval of amendments and modifications made to previously approved protocol.
3. Annual continuing reviews of approved studies running for more than one year.
4. Follow the progress of studies for which a positive decision was reached from the time the decision was taken until termination of the research.
5. Monitor implementation of approved protocol and it’s progression, and report to institutional or regulatory authorities any serious or continuing non-compliance with ethical standards
6. Recommend suspension or termination of approval of research not conducted in accordance with guidelines or that has been associated with unexpected serious harm to subjects.

Membership Information

See the names comprising the committee here

Ethics applications / Submissions

All applications are done through : http://rims.kuhes.ac.mw/

1. Initial submission complete package should contain a merged document of the following;

• KUREC checklist (Download here)
• Introductory letter from PI
• Proposal according to KUREC format (Download here)
• Consent/ data tools as appendices (Download here)
• CVs for the applicants
• Letters of support from KUHes Department &  study site
• Certificate of GCP/Human participant protection
• Proof of payment of a processing fee of USD 150 ( Download the account details here) 

2. Re-submission

• Document as in (1) above plus
• Introduction letter explaining how queries were resolved
• Revised protocol with tracked/highlighted changes
• Revised protocol with accepted changes/clean version.

3. Amendment

• Cover Letter
• Amendment form (Download here)
• Revised protocol
• Revised protocol clean 

4. Annual Progress

• Cover letter
• Progress forms (Download here)

5. Close Out

• Cover letter
• Report Form

6. Adverse events

• Cover letter
• Report

7. Material Transfer Agreement Form on Shipping Samples (Download here)

8. Data Transfer agreement (DTA) (Download here)

Submission Dates

KUREC FULL COMMITTEE CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2026Download

Research Ethics trainings

1. KUHeS Research Ethics Training Online (KRETO)
2. Good Research Regulatory Practices (GRRP)

Support Services

Secretariat – kurec@kuhes.ac.mw – Phone: 0888310141

KUREC Administrator – kurecadmin@kuhes.ac.mw

Compliance Officer – cofficer@kuhes.ac.mw