RECA Meeting Dates
REC-A Agenda Cut-off Date
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REC-A Meeting Date
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20 January 2023
17 February 2023
14 April 2023
19 May 2023
14 July 2023
18 August 2023
15 September 2023
13 October 2023
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08 February 2023
08 March 2023
03 May 2023
06 June 2023
02 August 2023
06 September 2023
04 October 2023
01 November 2023
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Nelson Mandela University Animal Ethics Reference Documentation:
Recommended Reading:
Downloadable Templates:
Application Procedure for ethics approval for a research study:
Please note the cut-off dates listed above for submission of applications for inclusion on the REC-A agenda
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Download the relevant application form from the list above.
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Complete the forms in full and ensure that all requisite signatures are obtained. Please note that the submission of incomplete documents will delay the processing of applications as these will be sent back for completion before submission to the Ethics Committee for review.
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Submit the completed documentation to Mr Imtiaz Khan in the Office of Research Development.
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Once screened, the application will be allocated a reference number and added to the next meeting's agenda.
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After the meeting the REC-A Secretary will notify applicants (PRP/PI) electronically of the meeting's resolution.
Application Procedure for an amendment to a REC-A-approved research study:
Please note that approval for an amendment must be received from REC-A PRIOR to implementing the amendment
The following documentation must be submitted for a request for an amendment to an approved protocol:
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A covering letter explaining the amendments to the study.
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A copy of the ethics approval letter.
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A copy of the original application with the changes highlighted in a different font/colour.
Documentation must be submitted to Mr Imtiaz Khan in the Office of Research Development for inclusion on the REC-A agenda. After the meeting, both PI and PRP will be notified electronically of the meeting's resolution.
Application Procedure for an extension to a REC-A-approved research study:
Please note that approval for an extension must be received from REC-A PRIOR to the expiry of the ethics approval period
The following documentation must be submitted for a request for an extension to an approved protocol:
Documentation must be submitted to Mr Imtiaz Khan in the Office of Research Development for inclusion on the REC-A agenda. After the meeting, both PI and PRP will be notified electronically of the meeting's resolution.
Chairperson
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Dr Pierre Pistorius |
Position: | Senior Lecturer |
Department: | Zoology |
Location: | South Campus |
Phone: | 27 41 504 2710 |
Fax: | 27 41 504 2317 |
Email: | pierre.pistorius@mandela.ac.za |
Qualifications: | PhD |
Expertise: | Population Ecology, Resource Management, Climate Change, Marine Top Predators |
Responsibilities: | Lecturing, Research |
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Administrative Management
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Mr Imtiaz Khan |
Position: | Manager |
Department: | Research Development |
Location: | South Campus |
Phone: | 27 41 504 4329 |
Fax: | 27 41 504 2778 |
Email: | Imtiaz.Khan@mandela.ac.za |
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Secretariat
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Ms Ursula Spies |
Position: | Committee Officer |
Department: | Governance Administration |
Room: | 0101 |
Location: | Second Avenue Campus |
Phone: | 27 41 504 3140 |
Email: | Ursula.Spies@mandela.ac.za |
Qualifications: | NDip (Com Adm) (PET) |
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Queries:
For any queries related to ethics approval for research projects at Nelson Mandela University (including queries from external parties wanting to conduct research at Nelson Mandela University), kindly email: ResearchEthics@mandela.ac.za or Imtiaz.Khan@mandela.ac.za