INTRODUCTION
The Human Research Ethics Committee (JKEP) is a committee established by the Research and Innovation Committee (JKPIU) of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) to ensure that research involving humans is conducted ethically and complies with regulations and moral principles. This committee is responsible for evaluating and approving research involving human subjects, with particular attention to the safety, welfare, and rights of participants.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
- Has received a grant and approval for the Biduni Mizanniyah grant/project code from PPPI. (Include a copy for the Ethics Committee)
- Complete the filling of Form A. Ensure it is signed and stamped by the researcher.
Mark (/) on Form B in the Principal Researcher’s review section.
- Ensure that the proposal has been reviewed by the respective faculty before being submitted to the USIM Research Ethics Committee. (Forms A and B must be signed by the Head of Department and the Faculty Research Committee)
- Refer to the document checklist that must be included.
- Include the research ethics approval application letter (cover letter) addressed to the Chairperson of the USIM Research Ethics Committee, Prof. Dr. Rafidah Hanim binti Mokhtar.
- A copy of the payment receipt for the USIM Research Ethics Approval Application (specifically for grant-funded research) must be submitted after receiving the payment instruction letter from JKEP.
- JKEP only accepts applications for research that has not yet commenced interventions or studies involving human subjects, including pilot studies. Applications for ongoing or completed research involving human subjects will not be accepted.
MEETING SCHEDULE
| MEETING | SUBMISSION DUE DATE TO JKEP | PRESENTATION DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Bil. 1.2025 Kali ke 44 | 28 Januari 2025 | 27 Februari 2025 |
| Bil. 2.2025 Kali ke 45 | 27 Mac 2025 | 24 April 2025 |
| Bil. 3.2025 Kali ke 46 | 29 Mei 2025 | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Bil. 4.2025 Kali ke 47 | 31 Julai 2025 | 28 Ogos 2025 |
| Bil. 5.2025 Kali ke 48 | 30 September 2025 | 30 Oktober 2025 |
| Bil. 6.2025 Kali ke 49 | 28 November 2025 | 26 Disember 2025 |
SUBMISSION METHOD
The application can be submitted as a 'soft copy' to:
Madam Noor Amiza Binti Zainal Abidin,
Secretary
Jawatankuasa Etika Penyelidikan Manusia
Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan
71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
E-mail: amiza@usim.edu.my
One (1) complete 'hard copy' after screening by the secretariat can be addressed to:
Dr. Nurul Hayati Binti Chamhuri
Head of Secretariat,
Jawatankuasa Etika Penyelidikan USIM
Aras 12, Fakulti Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
71800 Nilai, Negeri Sembilan
SECRETARIAT
Head of Secretariat: Dr. Nurul Hayati Chamhuri
Secretary 1: Puan Noor Amiza Zainal Abidin (Tel:06-797 8796)
8 78Secretary 2: Encik Abdul Aziz Abdull Jalil (Tel:06-797 8798)
Setiausaha 3: Puan Khairunnisa Mohd Sukri (Tel:06-798 5063)
E-mail: sekretariat.jkep@usim.edu.my