researcher

Follow Up Review

Principal investigators should ensure ongoing protection of participants' rights and well-being through follow-up reviews.
 

Definition

If any changes occur during project execution (e.g., timeline, proposal, methodology, sample size, consent forms, advertisements, surveys, or interview outlines), submit a modification request via the online ethics review system. Continue only after approval.

Processing Time

10-15 days
  1. For timeline extensions, update the research period in the "Ethics Review Application" and check if a mid-term reports is required.
  2. Submit relevant updated documents, highlighting changes in bold or red.

Definition

Approved research projects have a maximum validity of one year. For projects exceeding one year, a second approval certificate will be issued after submitting and passing the first progress report review. Submit the progress report via the online ethics review system at least two months before expiration.

Processing Time

10-15 days
  1. Include an informed consent form from each research method. For online surveys, provide a screenshot of the consent statement and backend recruitment data.
  2. Report the total and expected number of participants for the approved period. Specify numbers separately for different methods or participant groups.

Definition

For approved research projects, submit the final report via the online ethics review system within three months after project completion.

Processing Time

15-20 days
  1. Include the first and last informed consent forms for each research method. For online surveys, provide a screenshot of the consent statement and backend recruitment data.
  2. Report the total and expected number of participants. Specify separately for different methods or participant groups.