The Research Directorate is responsible for conducting research that advances healthcare knowledge and improves patient outcomes. It addresses some of the most pressing healthcare challenges in our community — including infectious, non-communicable, and maternal and child health concerns. The Directorate also supports research activities through proposal development, grant acquisition, and publication of research findings.
Key Focus Areas
- Ensure all research activities comply with laws, ethical standards, guidelines, and institutional policies.
- Disseminate research findings to influence policy and clinical practice.
- Oversee the activities of Research Governance and Ethics Committees within the hospital.
- Support the hospital's internal research agenda and external research collaborations.
- Provide support to the Ethics and Research Committee for protocol reviews and approvals.
- Generate, manage, and monitor research grants and funding opportunities.
- Build research capacity for hospital staff and students in collaboration with the Clinical Education Directorate.
How to Apply for Research Approval
Send the following documents to irb@kfhkigali.com:
- Request letter addressed to the CEO of King Faisal Hospital
- Full research protocol (Word document format) including a budget
- Curriculum vitae of Principal Investigators
- Copies of any other Ethical Approvals already received
- Recommendation letter from your Head of Department or Supervisor (if KFH staff)
- Proof of payment for the Ethical Research Certificate
Ethical Research Clearance Fees
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| Category | Fee (Frw) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate students & KFH staff/seconded staff | Free of charge |
| Master students (Local or EAC institutions) | 25,000 |
| Sponsored Ph.D. student (Local or EAC) | 200,000 |
| Sponsored local/EAC individual researchers | 250,000 |
| Local/EAC institutions or organizations | 300,000 |
| Researchers from outside EAC | 400,000 |
| IRB extension | 50% of category fee |
| Expedited review | 50% of category fee (free for unfunded projects) |
Note: These fees cover submission charges. No refunds are issued whether applications are approved or rejected. Amendments or recommendations may be resubmitted without additional charges.
🏦 Payment Details
Account Name: King Faisal Hospital Rwanda – Grant and Research
Account Number: 6775021548
Bank: Ecobank Rwanda PLC
IRB Meeting Calendar — 2026
The King Faisal Hospital Rwanda Institutional Review Board (KFHR IRB) convenes monthly, with meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month to review research protocols.
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| Month | IRB Meeting Date | Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| January | January 13, 2026 | December 30, 2025 |
| February | February 10, 2026 | January 27, 2026 |
| March | March 10, 2026 | February 24, 2026 |
| April | April 14, 2026 | March 31, 2026 |
| May | May 12, 2026 | April 28, 2026 |
| June | June 9, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
| July | July 14, 2026 | June 30, 2026 |
| August | August 11, 2026 | July 28, 2026 |
| September | September 8, 2026 | August 25, 2026 |
| October | October 13, 2026 | September 29, 2026 |
| November | November 10, 2026 | October 27, 2026 |
| December | December 8, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
Contact
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