Research & Ethics
The Research and Ethics Committee (REC) is one of the oldest core committees at the College established in the early 1990s. The membership in the Committee is based on the National Health Regulatory Authority composition guidelines of institutional independent research ethics committees. The Committee is composed of ten members including one independent and one scientific member. The Committee reports to the Vice Dean for Graduate Studies and Research. The functions and responsibilities of the Committee include: Establish research policies and plans of the College based on the AGU strategy Implement research policies after its approval from the College Council Make recommendations to the College Council with regard to directions of research in the CMMS, and policies and procedures for funding research Review research applications, develop and implement guidelines for selection of internal/external reviewers Identify potential sources for external funding of research Recommend the purchase of capital equipment for common research use Organize CMMS conferences Establish, implement and review ethics policies and procedures for research projects which involve human or animal subjects based on internationally accepted ethical principles and standards Provide guidance to faculty and students on ethical aspects of research. Throughout the year, the REC receives proposals for ethical approval for research to be conducted by CMMS faculty and students, consultants from the University Medical Center of King Abdullah Medical City, and other researchers who wants to conduct their studies at CMMS. Each academic year, the REC invites all full-time faculty of the College to submit their research proposals for funding in two cycles, October and April. Applicants are requested to complete specific forms:
