Institutional Review Board (IRB)
NTU-IRB was established to meet international standards and expectations in order to protect human subjects involved in research studies by maintaining the highest levels of research ethics and integrity within NTU. The IRB also helps to support researchers and to improve the quality of research through peer review, thereby safeguarding the standing of the institution. NTU-IRB will conduct ethical reviews on all research proposals involving human research participants, including the use of their personal data and/or human biological materials.
Singapore has enacted the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA) to regulate human biomedical research and the handling of human tissues for use in research. NTU as a research institution is fully compliant with the Act. For more information on MOH Guidelines on HBRA - please click here.
Chair's Message
The NTU Institutional Review Board (IRB) works to foster and facilitate ethical research excellence. Together, we have three core objectives:
- Protecting Research Participants
We protect the rights, safety, and welfare of all individuals who participate in research conducted at or under the auspices of NTU. - Upholding Research Integrity
We support researchers to uphold the highest ethical standards and ensure research is conducted in full compliance with all applicable regulations and guidelines. - Advancing Societal Benefit
We ensure that research undertaken at NTU contributes meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge and serves the broader interests of society.
The NTU-IRB serves as a vital resource for the University community, helping all faculty, staff and students conduct research with ethical excellence and scientific rigor.
Associate Professor Barnaby Young
Chair, NTU-IRB
Contact Us
For general IRB enquiries, please write to IRB@ntu.edu.sg
For specific queries, please contact a member of the IRB team below
Contact UsReport A Concern
The responsible conduct of research covers research behaviour in all its aspects, and commits the researcher to conduct his research with care, rigour, honesty and respect. These are the hallmarks of good scholarship and are in accordance with the Singapore Statement on Research Integrity.
There is also an obligation to report observed, suspected or apparent misconduct, malpractices and/or non-compliances with the University’s codes of conduct and discipline. This includes research that involves the use of human subjects and animals in research, including issues with husbandry care of animals.