Online IRB & Research Ethics Approval in Saudi Arabia

How it works

1. Prepare: Answer guided questions in Arabic or English — by form or chat.
2. Check: Instant quality tips show what committees look for before you submit.
3. Submit: Screening starts immediately and independent reviewers are assigned.
4. Decision: Target: first review within 24 hours for complete applications; qualified people decide.

Guides for researchers

• How to Get IRB Approval in Saudi Arabia: Step by Step — A practical, step-by-step guide to preparing and submitting a research ethics application in Saudi Arabia, from protocol to decision.
• IRB Application Checklist for Researchers in Saudi Arabia — What a complete, high-quality research ethics application contains — the items committees check first.
• Exempt, Expedited or Full Board Review: Which One Applies? — How research ethics committees decide the level of review, with common examples. The committee confirms the category for each study.
• NCBE Ethical Guidelines for Research — Core principles for ethical human-subjects research in Saudi Arabia.
• Declaration of Helsinki — World Medical Association ethical principles for medical research involving human subjects.
• ICH-GCP Guidelines — Good Clinical Practice standards for clinical trial design, conduct, and reporting.
• Data Privacy & Confidentiality Guide — Handling participant data under Saudi PDPL and research ethics requirements.

What does this platform do?

It helps researchers prepare and track research ethics applications, organize documents, and work with authorized human reviewers. AI supports preparation and assessment; an AI score is not ethics approval.

How long does review take?

Screening starts the moment you submit, reviewers are assigned with a 24-hour review window, and the service target is a first review within 24 hours for complete applications. Higher-risk studies, full-board review or questions to the applicant can take longer; the target is not a guarantee of an outcome.

How can I get a faster decision?

Submit a complete application: a clear primary objective, a justified sample size, a complete consent process (or a justified waiver), safeguards for vulnerable groups, a data protection plan and risks with mitigation. The submit page shows instant quality tips for each of these before you send.

Does AI decide whether my research is approved?

No. AI helps you prepare and helps reviewers work faster, but every ethics decision is made and recorded by qualified, authorized people.

Can I apply by chat instead of a long form?

Yes. The chat application asks one question at a time in Arabic or English and fills the same protocol sections for you to review and edit before submitting.

Which rules is the platform aligned with?

Guidance and checks follow the Saudi Law of Ethics of Research on Living Creatures and its Implementing Regulations (NCBE), the Personal Data Protection Law, and international guidance such as the Declaration of Helsinki, ICH Good Clinical Practice and CIOMS. The platform does not claim government affiliation or accreditation.

Can I upload participant or patient records?

Use protocol-level information and de-identified examples. Do not put patient identifiers, medical records, passwords, or API keys in chat or generated documents. Follow your institution's approved data handling rules.

Does verification mean a certificate is accepted worldwide?

No. Verification confirms a record held by this platform. Acceptance depends on the issuing committee's authority and the receiving institution and jurisdiction. Expansion from 2027 is a roadmap, not automatic global regulatory validity.

How do I verify an IRB record?

Open Verify IRB and enter the reference number. Check the current status and dates, including any retraction, before relying on an issued record.