Estimated Processing Time for Research Ethics Applications
| No | Stage | Condition | Estimated Duration (Working Days) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research ethics application submission | - | - | The required application documents are received and checked for completeness |
| 2 | Administrative Review | If documents are complete / approved | 7 to 14 | The estimated administrative review period is 7 to 14 working days, subject to the applicable requirements and completeness of the submitted documents. |
| 3 | Substantive Review | If documents are complete / approved | 15 to 30 | The estimated substantive review period is 15 to 30 working days, subject to the applicable requirements and review procedures. |
| 4 | Document Completion | If documents are incomplete | Depends on the time taken by the applicant to make revisions | The applicant completes the documents, then the process continues. |
| Normal processing time (if complete) | Maximum 44 Working Days (14 Administrative Review + 30 Substantive Review) | |||
If the documents are declared incomplete, the application is returned to the applicant for completion before the review continues.
Durations are calculated on working days according to the operating hours of the UPI Research Ethics Committee service. Time used by the applicant to complete or revise documents is not included in the review duration.
