General

  Code and Procedures for Academic and Research Integrity

  Conflict of Interest

 Research Compliance Guidelines & Policies 

 Research Data Management Policy

 Research Data Management Policy FAQ

  Guidelines on Expected/ Unexpected Events

SBER Exempted Review

  List of SBER Exemption Categories
(If your study does not qualify for exemption (e.g., it involves more than minimal risk, vulnerable populations, sensitive topics, or deception), it will likely require Expedited or Full review. If you are unsure about your study’s classification, please seek assistance from the NUS-IRB AI Assistant or email irb@nus.edu.sg for guidance.)

SBER Review Not Required

  Review Not Required (guidelines)

Methodology

  Use of Deception and Incomplete Disclosure in Research (revised on 25 Mar 2025)

   Checklist for Minimal Risk Research Involving Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGMs)  (new 30 July 2025)

Recruitment & Reimbursements

  Participant Information Sheet and Consent Form 

  Parental/ Guardian consent 

  Guidelines on Reimbursements Given to Research Subjects 

  Offering course credits as reimbursements to participants

  Advertisements for recruitment (revised on 18 Jun 2025)

  Lucky Draws for Recruitment of Research Participants

Reportable Events

  Guidelines on SAE Form

  Guidelines on Protocol Non-Compliance/ Deviation Form

  Guidelines on Report of Expected/ Unexpected Events Form

Note: Guidelines are accessible to NUS researchers only.

For non-NUS researchers, please contact irb@nus.edu.sg.