Institutional Review Board

At the Voice of Doctors Research School, we are committed to the highest standards of research integrity. Our Institutional Review Board (IRB) serves as an independent body dedicated to protecting the rights, safety, and privacy of research participants. Operating in strict accordance with the Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) guidelines and the Declaration of Helsinki, our board ensures that every study we oversee is ethically sound and scientifically rigorous.

Submission Requirements

To maintain a smooth review process, researchers are required to submit a comprehensive application package.
Please ensure your submission includes:

How to Submit

There is no need for physical copies at the initial stage.
Please email your complete application package to info@vodresearchschool.org
Once received, our secretariat will issue a unique reference number to track your application through the review phases.

Fees & Expected Timeline

A processing fee of 4,000 BDT is required to cover administrative and review costs.
We value your time and aim to provide a decision or formal feedback within 7 to 10 days of receiving a complete application.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding ethical compliance or the status of your application, please reach out to our IRB Secretariat at info@vodresearchschool.org.

N.B: For Voice of Doctors Research School students and staff, the IRB fee is 1,500 BDT.

IRB team members

Dr. Humaira Kalam

Secretariate member