SDU Research Ethics Review Procedure

If the object of research work of a student (master / PhD) are people, or objects of wildlife and habitat, then in order to protect their rights, safety and well-being, the student must fulfill the following requirements (until the end of the 1st semester of the 2nd course):

1. Complete parts 1 and 2 of the Research Ethics Self-Assessment Form.
2. Submit the completed form for verification to the head of the dissertation work and a member of the ethical commission of the faculty and receive their signatures.
3. According to the completed Research Ethics Self-Assessment Form:

3.1. If the research work does not require special ethical expertise, the student can proceed with his/her research work; (A fully completed and signed “Research Ethics Self-Assessment” form remains with the student and submitted during thesis defense).
3.2. If the research work requires a special ethical examination, the student must pass the examination of the ethical commission. To pass the ethical examination, the student must fill out a special form and hand it over to a member of the ethical commission of the faculty.
3.3. Written Informed Consent Form Template is attached to obtain the agreement of the respondents.
4. After that, a discussion is held at a meeting of the ethical commission. The decision of the ethical commission is provided in no more than 2 weeks.
5. Prior to the pre-defense of the dissertation the student must fill out the form – The conclusion of the Ethical Commission items 1-6 and send to the e-mail science@sdu.edu.kz (This point applies only to doctoral students).