The RTU-Research Ethics Committee (REC), is an independent body responsible for safeguarding the rights, safety, and well-being of human participants and or any form of living involved in research. It systematically reviews research protocols to ensure ethical compliance, scientific soundness, and adherence to regulatory requirements, including informed consent, risk–benefit assessment, and confidentiality. The REC also monitors ongoing studies, evaluates amendments, and ensures that researchers uphold ethical principles throughout the research lifecycle, thereby promoting integrity, accountability, and public trust in the conduct of research.
REC Organizational Chart
GUIDELINES ON INITIAL SUBMISSION OF THE REQUIREMENTS
Warm greetings from the Research Ethics Committee Office.
Please be informed that your request will only be processed upon the submission of both soft copy and two (2) hard copies of the following required documents:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Kindly accomplish and sign the following forms:
Letter of application for Research Ethics Review addressed to RTU- REC Chair, Dr. Rose Ann Bautista. The letter must be signed by the applicant/student Noted by the Research Adviser
Form 2.1
Form 2.2
Form 4. 2
Summary of Suggestions/Recommendations from the Proposal Defense (for students)
Certification of Proposal Defense (for students)
Research Proposal (for faculty) / Thesis Manuscript (for students), including a signed letter of request addressed to collaborating partners for data gathering
Curriculum Vitae
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Soft copies of all accomplished and signed documents must be sent via google form provided below:
Hard copies (two sets) should be submitted to:
RTU – R&D Building, 4th Floor (Left Wing), REC Office
Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
GUIDELINES ON INITIAL SUBMISSION OF THE REQUIREMENTS
The REC Office respectfully sends you the copy of the summary of comments and suggestions provided by the REC reviewers.
May we request you to submit the updated manuscript highlighting your response and provide us with the rebuttal table of comments.
The letter must reflect the table of matrix showing the comments as:
Column 1: Comments of the Reviewers;
Column 2 Action Taken;
Column 3; Justification and
Column 4: Page number (in the manuscript). Please see the attached file for your reference.
The Rebuttal letter, form, updated Manuscript/Proposal, and other revised documents must be uploaded in the google form provided:
ADDRESS
RTU-Boni Campus 4th Floor Left Wing R&D Building REC-Office
