STRATEGIC CONTACTS, ETHICS AND PUBLICATIONS (STRACEP) 

VICE-CHANCELLORS OFFICE

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA

 

METHODOLOGICAL RESEARCH DESIGN AND DATA COLLECTION/MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES

For science based/ Animal /Human/Agriculture/Biological Field based Research

All researchers (students or staff) seeking for Ethical Clearance in the above listed Faculties/Departments/Fields of researches should adhere to and address the following questions in their proposals where applicable. This is to facilitate the review process and issuance of ethical clearance.

  1. Is the Research Questions, Research Objectives/Hypothesis and Research Design clearly defined?
  2. Is the Literature Review on the existing Research on the topic/field thoroughly done?
  3. Is the Sampling strategy (where applicable) done with probability or non probability sampling method?
  4. What Method of Data collection was adopted by the research? (eg. Survey, Interview, Observation, Laboratory experiment etc.), and is the Data collection method appropriate and adequate?
  5. Did the study Design ensure rigorous study design, Sampling methods and Data Analysis
  6. Did  the Study comply with Bio security regarding select agents and Toxins? (if applicable)
  7. Did the Research Proposal address animal Welfare with respect to Pain Management and euthanasia?
  8. Did the Research Proposal (if Human Subject are used) ensure the Welfare and Safety of  Participants
  9. Did the research Proposal
  10. What type of Statistical and Qualitative Analysis techniques does the researcher intend to employed/it’s appropriateness for the research in question?
  11. Do the Research Design and Method to be used going to measure what they intend to measure?
  12. Are the measure being adopted consistent and dependable?
  13. Can the intended results of the research be generalized i.e does it have external validity?
  14. Can the outcome of the research be replicated?
  15. Any other comments/observations on the Research Methodology, Research Design and Data Management?

 

Find below the requirements for application for Ethical clearance.

 SECTION A: FOR STUDENTS

  1. Letter of admission
  2. Letter from your supervisor duly signed by the HOD
  3. Letter of approval of synopsis from the college of Post Graduate Studies (when applicable)
  4. Evidence of. Payment of token fee
  5. Research Proposal
  6. YOUR APPLICATION FOR ETHICAL CLEARANCE

SECTION B: RESEARCH GRANTS

  1. Advertisement for the Grant call for papers
  2. Approval from the HOD
  3. Letter of consent from co-researchers
  4. Research Design or Research and questions
  5. Research proposal

 

 Kindly proceed with the payment of your ethical clearance fee.

Click this link to make a payment via remita. https://www.remita.net/

Click on FGN: Federal Government of Nigeria

Fill out the form with the following details:

  1. Who do you want to pay to: select University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1000109
  2. Name of service/purpose: select “Application Fee.”
  3. Description: Ethical Clearance Application Fee
  4. GIFMIS Code: 0517021003
  5. Type in the amount to be paid:
  6. Type in the Payer’s details (Name, Email address and Phone number)
  7. Click on submit (The payment invoice will be sent to the email provided)
  8. Payment options will display (You can pay with your debit card or click on bank branch) Kindly proceed with the payment of your ethical clearance fee.