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Download Policy (PDF)To apply for KBTH Ethical Approval, follow the detailed application procedure for Institutional Review Board review.
Learn MoreInformation on submission fees toward administrative costs and infrastructural development for research proposals.
View DetailsThe protocol submitted to the Committee should follow required sections including title, names, addresses, and methodology.
View FormatDownload research forms including IRB Consent Forms, Parental Consent Forms, Child Assent Forms, Amendment Forms, and more.
Browse FormsThe Research Directorate's annual calendar with information regarding all meetings conducted throughout the year.
View CalendarStep-by-step procedure for obtaining institutional approval to commence clinical research at KBTH.
Researcher shall register the study by completing the relevant application form, enclosing the research proposal, and submitting it to the KBTH Research and Development (R&D) Unit.
The R&D Unit confirms that all required checklist items are duly completed and registers the application.
The completed application is tabled for the Scientific and Technical Committee (STC) review meeting. A copy may be shared with the head of the relevant department(s) for input on operational feasibility and unit capacity to host the study.
The STC reviews the application and issues a recommendation, which is communicated to the applicant within a specified timeframe.
The STC-approved proposal is submitted to the Ethics Committee (EC) of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for focused review on ethical and related issues.
The EC reviews the STC-approved proposal and issues a recommendation, which is communicated to the applicant within a specified timeframe.
The EC-approved proposal is forwarded to the Office of the Director of Medical Affairs for institutional and administrative approval to commence the study, including an introductory letter to the relevant department/unit.
The researcher engages the department or sub-BMC to commence the research.
All research carried out in KBTH must obtain institutional approval from the Director of Medical Affairs before the study may be commenced.
All sponsored research shall be governed by a Collaborative Agreement between KBTH and: i) study sponsor, or ii) Principal Investigator (PI), or iii) study sponsor and PI.
All clinical trials of investigational medical products shall be governed by a Clinical Trial Agreement between KBTH and the study sponsor (or sponsor's representative), irrespective of any existing agreement between the Sponsor and PI.
The collaborative agreement shall outline a framework between KBTH and the research team, PI, and study sponsor with respect to applicable administrative and institutional issues such as:
Guidelines governing administrative charges for research conducted at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
All Research Projects conducted at KBTH shall disclose full information on the source of funding.
All research and project funds lodged with (and administered by) KBTH shall be managed in accordance with the signed project contract, insofar as these are not inconsistent with institutional policy or applicable national laws and regulations.
A 10% administrative charge shall apply to all project funds lodged with and managed by KBTH, as facility and administrative (F&A) or indirect charge.
Where a sponsor or funding agency has a fixed, capped, or maximum administrative charge, the sponsor's administrative charge shall apply (documentary evidence required to substantiate).
Where project funds are lodged with and managed by another institution, 50% of the overhead charges shall be payable to KBTH.
The timeline for payment of administrative charges shall be determined based on the project implementation plan and relevant contractual details enshrined in the approved project commitment document.
Local undergraduate and postgraduate student projects with no external funding shall be exempted from administrative charges.
Projects involving collaborating partners and others not specified in this section shall be considered on their individual merit.
All Institutional Review Board (IRB) forms, ready to download.
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Access BulletinOur annual reports provide a comprehensive account of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare, advancing medical education, and pioneering research across Ghana and West Africa.
From patient outcomes and specialised services to infrastructure development and community health initiatives, our annual reports demonstrate our unwavering dedication to excellence in healthcare delivery.
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Work in an institution known for its pioneering role in specialised services, including the National Cardiothoracic Centre and more.
Engage in continuous learning and contribute to groundbreaking research in affiliation with the University of Ghana Medical School.
With 2,000 beds and 17 clinical departments, gain unparalleled exposure across specialist and sub-specialty fields.
Our organisational culture is centred on the philosophy: "The Patient Comes First, all the time."
Support our mission to provide quality care. A number of funds have been established to support critically-sick patients and upgrade our facilities.
An investible fund providing support to needy patients and identified hospital improvement projects.
Established with the support of Fidelity Bank to assist patients offset intensive care treatment costs.
Our lost and found service is dedicated to maintaining trust and safety within our healthcare community. We strive to reunite belongings with their rightful owners efficiently.
Fill out our online form or contact our support team directly to report a missing item.
Our team will verify the item details and cross-reference with found items in our system.
Once verified, collect your item from our Lost & Found office with valid identification.
You can report a lost item by filling out our online form or contacting our support team directly.
If you find an item, please bring it to our lost and found office or notify us through our website.
Items are held for 30 days before they are donated or disposed of, depending on the item's condition.
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