1. The document is a checklist for submitting a research protocol to the Yenepoya Ethics Committee 2 for ethical clearance. It contains questions about the protocol, informed consent process, risks/benefits, and a declaration signed by the principal investigator.
2. The checklist ensures protocols include key details like the study title, methodology, participant information sheet and informed consent form, measures to ensure privacy and confidentiality, approval from relevant bodies, and a plan to address any risks.
3. Completing the checklist is mandatory for obtaining ethical clearance from the committee; incomplete applications will not be accepted.