University Of Zambia Ethics

Research Ethics Committees

Specialized committees ensuring comprehensive ethical review

NASREC

Natural & Applied Sciences Research Ethics Committee

Scope of Review

  • Natural & Applied Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Technology

Key Focus Areas

  • Data integrity and research misconduct
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Intellectual property considerations
  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Risk assessment for experimental procedures
Submit Application to NASREC

HSSREC

Humanities & Social Sciences Research Ethics Committee

Scope of Review

  • Health Sciences: Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health
  • Social Sciences: Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology
  • Education: Educational research, Pedagogy studies
  • Humanities: Cultural studies, History, Philosophy

Key Focus Areas

  • Confidentiality and data protection
  • Cultural sensitivity considerations
  • Informed consent processes
  • Protection of human participants
  • Vulnerable population safeguards
Submit Application to HSSREC