Investigator's Manual

This document, ‘RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR’S MANUAL’ is developed by the RITM – Institutional Review Board (RITM-IRB) for YOU.

This is designed to guide you through policies, procedures, and resources related to the conduct of human research that are specific to the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine. All human research-related activities must be in full compliance with current RITM Research Policies and IRB policies and procedures while maintaining compliance with international and national guidelines; and assuring the protection of human research participants.

You have the responsibility to go through this reference when you plan and initiate a human research project. You can also contact the RITM-IRB Office at Local 416 or email the IRB Secretariat at irb@ritm.gov.ph for any other concerns.

*Note: The Manual is still being finalized. This shall be uploaded once done.*