The Ethics Review Committees (ERCs) provide a rigorous, relevant and timely review of the research applications across the Faculty of Health Sciences in Pakistan.
All applications must be submitted online through the ERM Infonetica Software. Please ensure that you complete all sections of the online form and upload all the supporting documents. User manual and FAQs are available online.
Standard Operating Procedures
ERC Exemption Guidelines
ERC Users Handbook
Verbal consent form (English)
Verbal consent form (Urdu)
Written consent form (English)
Written Consent form (Urdu)
Parental Consent form (English)
Parental Consent form (Urdu)
Assent Form (Age 7 to 12) (English)
Assent Form (Age 7 to 12) (Urdu)
Consent form for Case Report
Affidavit for Translation
Response sheet
Case-Control Study Protocol (V1)
Clinical Trial Protocol (V1)
Cohort Study Protocol (V1)
Cross-Sectional Study Protocol (V1)
Pre-Post Study Protocol (V1)
As an investigator, you need to complete one of the following courses and submit an electronic copy of the completion certificate along with your ERC application. This certificate serves as evidence that you have completed the training.
Course: Biomedical Research - Basic Course
Total number of modules: 15
Course: Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research
Total number of modules: 10
Course: GCP – Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research – Basic Course
Total number of modules: 9
Course: GCP – GCP Course for Clinical Trials Involving Investigational Drugs
Total number of modules: 13
Course: GCP – GCP Course for Clinical Trials Involving Investigational Medical Devices
Course: Social & Behavioral Research – Basic Course
Course: Social and Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research
Total number of modules: 7
Course: Good Clinical Practice
Course: Human Research Protection TrainingTotal number of modules: 4No fee is required
For queries and information:
Tel: +92 21 3493 0051 Ext: 4988/2447Email: erc.pakistan@aku.edu
