Human Biomedical Research (HBR) is regulated under the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA). Studies that fall under the Second Schedule of the HBRA are excluded from being regulated under the Act.
Code and Procedures for Academic and Research Integrity
Conflict of Interest
Research Compliance Guidelines & Policies
Research Data Management Policy
Research Data Management Policy FAQ
DPRT Circular on CITI Training
HBR Self-Checklist for PI
HTF Self-Checklist for PI
Advertisements (revised on 18 Jun 2025)
Participant Information Sheet and Consent Form (revised on 24 Sep 2026)
Guide on Taking HBRA Appropriate Consent
Extracted teeth
Blood collection
Prohibition against commercial trading of human tissue
Exempt and Expedited
Review Not Required (guidelines)
Guidelines on SAE Form (revised on 7 Sep 2026)
Guidelines on Protocol Non-Compliance/ Deviation Form (revised on 7 Sep 2026)
Guidelines on Report of Expected/ Unexpected Events Form (revised on 7 Sep 2026)
MOH Contravention Form
MOH Unexpected Serious Adverse Event Form
Note: Guidelines are accessible to NUS researchers only.
For non-NUS researchers, please contact irb@nus.edu.sg.
All submissions (new application, protocol amendment, renewal, closure, incident) to NUS-IRB must be submitted through the iRIMS-IRB.
Please click here for more information regarding iRIMS-IRB, including training videos and user guides.
If you experience any difficulties on iRIMS-IRB, please contact irb@nus.edu.sg for help.