Ethical Review Committee
Ethical review
The KCoHAS ERC safeguards the dignity, rights, safety, and well-being of all research participants by providing independent, competent, and timely review of proposed studies.
Next deadline: 27 November 2026
How to apply
- 1
Submit an introduction letter from your school or organisation to the General Office, Administration, KCoHAS.
- 2
Pay appropriate fees for Normal or Expedited Reviews (see fee schedule below).
- 3
Fill the KCoHAS Ethical Application Form, attach all relevant instruments, and submit by email.
- 4
For prospective studies: full proposal, questionnaire/interview guide, informed consent sheet. For retrospective: full proposal and data extraction form.
Review fees
| Applicant category | Fee (GHS) | Amendment (GHS) |
|---|---|---|
| Klintaps Undergraduate Students | 100.00 | 30.00 |
| Undergraduate Research - Staff | 100.00 | 30.00 |
| Undergraduate Research - Non-Staff/Student | 330.00 | 50.00 |
| Masters - Staff & Students | 350.00 | 50.00 |
| Masters - Non-Staff & Students | 560.00 | 50.00 |
| PhD/Fellowship - Staff & Students | 730.00 | 80.00 |
| PhD/Fellowship - Non-Staff | 930.00 | 100.00 |
| Ghanaian Lecturers/Professionals - Staff | 500.00 | 100.00 |
| Institutional/Departmental Researches | 100.00 | 30.00 |
| Applicant category | Fee (GHS) | Amendment (GHS) |
|---|---|---|
| Klintaps Undergraduate Students | 150.00 | 50.00 |
| Undergraduate Research - Staff | 150.00 | 50.00 |
| Undergraduate Research - Non-Staff | 530.00 | 50.00 |
| Masters - Staff & Students | 550.00 | 80.00 |
| Masters - Non-Staff & Students | 860.00 | 80.00 |
| PhD/Fellowship - Staff & Students | 980.00 | 100.00 |
| PhD/Fellowship - Non-Staff | 1,350.00 | 150.00 |
| Ghanaian Lecturers/Professionals - Staff | 850.00 | 100.00 |
| Institutional/Departmental Researches | 500.00 | 500.00 |
Note: All funded researches attract a 5% institutional charge. Foreign applicant fees are available upon request.
Payment
Payments can be made in cash at the KCoHAS Account Office or via mobile money.
USSD Payment (Zenith Bank)
- Dial *966*3# and select Option 1 (Merchant Pay)
- Enter Merchant Code: 9427
- Confirm name: KLINTAPS COLLEGE, then enter 1 to proceed
- Enter your Full Name and Index Number (if any)
- Enter Amount and confirm payment details
- Select Payment Option 1 (Mobile Money) and approve
A copy of the deposit slip must be scanned and sent via email as proof of payment.