Promoting responsible health research in Zimbabwe
The Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe provides independent ethical oversight for medical and health-related studies involving human participants.
Guidance for submissions, reviews and compliance
Access submission requirements, forms, guidelines and timelines designed to help researchers prepare complete and ethical study applications.
Strengthening ethical review capacity nationwide
MRCZ supports institutions, IRBs, students and investigators with mentorship, training and practical compliance resources.
Guidance for every research audience
Find the most relevant MRCZ resources for submissions, institutional compliance, student research and local or international collaboration.
Local Researchers
Start your research journey with confidence. Submit a complete application package through the designated channel and ensure all required documents are current, signed, and submitted by the published deadlines. Early submission helps facilitate a smooth and timely ethics review process.
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Conduct research in Zimbabwe with the right approvals. Access ethical clearance requirements, application forms, templates, and guidance documents to ensure compliance with national research ethics standards before commencing your study.
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Strengthening ethical research oversight. Register your IRB with MRCZ and access expert guidance, capacity building, reviewer training, and research ethics education to promote excellence in research governance and compliance.
Learn MoreStudent Researchers
Turning academic research into ethical research. If your study involves human participants, personal data, animals, or other activities requiring ethical oversight, obtain ethical clearance before data collection. Access guidelines, templates, and application resources to support your submission.
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MRCZ helps researchers and institutions navigate the ethical review process with clear standards, practical resources and responsive support.
Ethical Review
Review and guidance for medical and health-related studies involving human participants, aligned with national and international expectations.
Training & Mentorship
Support for research ethics, Good Clinical Practice, IRB development and institutional capacity strengthening.
Resources & Compliance
Submission requirements, templates, forms, deadlines and compliance information to help applicants prepare complete submissions.
Preparing a submission? Review the latest requirements and download the relevant forms before contacting the Secretariat for support.
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The Council operates under the Government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, supporting ethical and high-quality health research that advances national development and safeguards the welfare of research participants.
In line with regulatory requirements, all clinical trials must be submitted concurrently to the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) for scientific and regulatory review.
