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NEHCO-IRC

Institutional Review Committee

Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences

Soalteemode-13, Kathmandu, Nepal

About NEHCO-IRC

Introduction

The Institutional Review Committee (IRC) of NEHCO IRC (Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences) Soalteemode-13, Kathmandu, Nepal, is an approved body from Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC). MMIHS-IRC established in 2013, to ensure the ethical integrity, academic quality, and relevance of research conducted within the institution. The IRC serves as a guiding and monitoring unit to uphold standards in research activities, particularly those involving human subjects and laboratory animals, in accordance with national and international ethical guidelines.

Vision

Ensuring the highest ethical standards in research, contributing to socially responsible and impactful academic and scientific research work.

Mission

Promote and safeguard ethical research practices at NEHCO-IRC, Manmohan Memorial Institute of Health Sciences by providing rigorous, fair, and timely review of research proposals, thereby fostering a culture of academic integrity and excellence.

Goals

1. To review and approve research proposals submitted by students, faculty, Clinician and external researchers in accordance with ethical guidelines.

2. To promote awareness and understanding of research ethics among the faculties, staff researchers and stakeholders.

3. To ensure that research conducted at the campus respects the rights, dignity, and welfare of participants.

4. To facilitate capacity building and training in research ethics and governance.

5. To collaborate with national and international research bodies for the continual improvement of ethical review processes.

IRC Certificate

NEHCO IRC Committee

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NEHCO-IRC Committee Members ensuring ethical research standards.

IRC Committee Members

Dr. Mahendra Bhatt

Dr. Mahendra Bhatt

Coordinator
Prof. Mandira Onta

Prof. Mandira Onta

Member
Ms. Mijala Bajracharya

Ms. Mijala Bajracharya

Member
Dr. Muza Shrestha

Dr. Muza Shrestha

Member
Ms. Biva Shrestha

Ms. Biva Shrestha

Member

Mr. Narayan Prasad Acharya

Member
Mr. Sudip Khanal

Mr. Sudip Khanal

Member
Mr. Durga  Prasad Khanal

Mr. Durga Prasad Khanal

Member
Dr. Khadga Bahadur Shrestha

Dr. Khadga Bahadur Shrestha

Member Secretary

Fee Structure

S.N Particular Fee (NPR) Remarks
1. For Faculties of MMIHS, MMTH and MMIMS 1,000 -
2. Student from other universities and institutes for data collection support 500 -
3. Clinician, faculty & Staff of sister organization of MMIHS For data collection support 1,000 -
4. PhD proposal of MMIHS Faculty 1,000 -
5. PhD proposal other institutes for data collection support 2,000 -
6. Others/ for data collection support 2,000 -

Note: Fees are non-refundable

Application Process

Required Documents

  • Personal covering letter addressing to NEHCO-IRC Coordinator
  • Filled NEHCO-IRC application form
  • Commitment form from PI and Co-investigators
  • CV of Applicant
Contact Information

Submit your application to NEHCO-IRC Coordinator