ICMR Public Consultation 2026: Draft Operational Guidelines for Single Ethics Review of Multicentre Research in India
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited public comments on its Draft Operational Guidelines for Single Ethics Review of Multicentre Research in India . The consultation aims to streamline ethics approval processes and improve coordination in multicentre biomedical research studies across the country. 📌 Overview Multicentre research studies are conducted across multiple institutions under a common research protocol. Currently, each participating institution often conducts its own independent ethics review, which may result in: Duplication of ethics review processes Delays in project approvals Inconsistent review decisions Administrative burden on institutions To address these challenges, ICMR has proposed a Single Ethics Review System , where one designated Ethics Committee will review the study on behalf of all participating centres. 📅 Important Details Particular Information Authority Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) ...