Every application follows the same recorded workflow. The final review category is determined by the REC according to the submitted protocol and the applicable SOP.
- Online application – the applicant creates an account, completes the application and uploads documents.
- Administrative screening – the Secretariat checks completeness; missing documents are requested.
- Scientific / methodological review – the study design and methods are assessed.
- Ethics Secretariat screening and classification – the review category is assigned.
- Assignment of reviewers – reviewers declare any conflict of interest before opening the protocol.
- Ethical review – expedited or full committee review.
- Committee decision – recorded with reasons; a decision letter is issued for every decision.
- Outcome – Approved, Approved with conditions, Modifications required, Deferred or Not approved.
After final approval the system issues an Approval ID, a signed certificate with a QR code, and a public verification record. See the review categories and required documents.
BACRS Research Ethics Committee operates under the governance of the Bangladesh Academy of Clinical Research Society. Ethical review is conducted in accordance with the policies and Standard Operating Procedures adopted by the Society as they are published on this site, with reference to applicable national and international ethical guidelines. References to BMRC guidelines, international ethical guidelines or other regulatory frameworks do not by themselves constitute endorsement, accreditation, registration or authorization by those organizations. Where research is subject to additional governmental, institutional, regulatory or sponsor requirements, investigators remain responsible for obtaining all applicable approvals before commencing the research.