• All forms must be typed
• Handwritten forms will not be accepted

Ensure the following documents are included and complete:

• Human Ethics Application Form
• Participant Information Sheet
• Consent Form
• Gantt Chart or Flow Chart (showing timeline)
• Questionnaire and/or Interview Guide

Note: Incomplete applications will be automatically rejected.

• Set a realistic end date that allows time for the review process. Example: If submitting in January 2025, the end date should be at least 6 months later. The project timeline must align with your Gantt or Flow Chart.

Note: The ethics approval is only valid until the project’s end date as stated in your approval letter.

For Taylor’s Staff:

• Include all co-researchers (internal and/or external) in Part C(i) of the application form and ensure each of them signs the declaration
  
  

For Taylor’s Students

• Include your supervisor’s details in Part C(i).
• Your supervisor must sign Part C(i) to confirm that they have reviewed and support your application.
• For Postgraduate Students: You are strongly advised to discuss and review your application with your supervisor before submission.

Combine all documents into one PDF in this order:

1. Application Form
2. Participant Information Sheet
3. Consent Form
4. Gantt/Flow Chart
5. Questionnaire/Interview Guide
   
   

File naming format:

• Staff: Staff_YourFullName_School Name | Example: Staff_Daniel_School of Medicine
• Student: PG_YourFullName_School | Example: PG_Daniel_School of Biosciences
  
  

Note: All applications and communications must be submitted using your Taylor’s University email address, which must also be reflected in your application form. Submissions from non-Taylor’s email addresses will not be entertained.

• Only applications that meet all checklist requirements will be reviewed
• Incomplete submissions will not be processed

• Reviews are conducted on a monthly basis, in accordance with the submission deadlines.
• Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications at least 3 months before the intended start of data collection.

• Applications must be submitted by the 5th of each month to be considered for that month’s review cycle.
• Submissions received after the 5th will be carried forward to the following month’s review cycle.
  
  

Note: TUEC DO NOT provide urgent reviews. Kindly plan your project timeline accordingly.

• The review and approval process typically takes between 30 to 90 days from the submission deadline. The exact duration may vary depending on factors such as the complexity of the application, the nature of reviewer feedback, and the timeliness of the applicant’s response to any requested revisions or additional information.

Any changes to your approved study (e.g. methodology, procedures, or project timeline/extension) must be submitted to and approved by Taylor’s University Ethics Committee (TUEC) before implementation.

Please ensure the following documents are included in your request:

• A formal letter to the Human Ethics Chair explaining the changes
• A copy of your current ethics approval letter
• The previously approved application form
• The updated application form with all changes highlighted in yellow

Notes:

• Submit your amendment request at least 60 days before your ethics approval expires.
  Requests submitted after the approval expiry date will not be accepted. A new ethics application will be required.
  Failure to comply may result in the withdrawal of your ethical approval.