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International Research

The Institutional Review Board of the 91㽶Ƶ a body which is responsible for overseeing the ethics in research and reviews the research proposals for compliance with the ethics in human subjects.

Collaborative Studies of 91㽶Ƶ& Non-91㽶ƵResearchers

Studies conducted by 91㽶Ƶresearchers in collaboration with international professionals require the 91㽶ƵIRB clearance. In cases of collaborative projects where 91㽶Ƶresearchers participate equally with international colleagues, the local 91㽶Ƶteam 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 91㽶Ƶresearch team or department which is hosting international researchers is responsible for familiarizing these specialists with the 91㽶ƵIRB rules and procedures. The IRB expects that all applicants comply with the standard procedures, including the IRB Exam as a necessary proof of qualification.

Studies in 91㽶Ƶby Independent Researchers

The projects conducted by independent researchers in 91㽶Ƶrequire the 91㽶ƵIRB clearance.

Studies by Non-91㽶ƵIndependent Researchers

The projects conducted by independents researchers not affiliated with 91㽶Ƶand not working in collaboration with 91㽶Ƶresearchers require the 91㽶ƵIRB clearance. In certain cases, the IRB will require renumeration for the services. Please contact the Board directly with inquiries.

IRB Approval by Other Institutions

The projects that have already been approved by an IRB elsewhere might also require the 91㽶ƵIRB approval. The IRB application allows to upload the previous approvals, which can make the process faster.Please contact the irb@auca.kg with any questions.

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