The Research Unit of the Institute of Mental Health has been established with a grant from National Medical Research Council (NMRC). The aims of the Unit are to support research at all levels, provide training and mentoring, collaborate with other centers and build up key research areas. A Clinical Trial Unit has been established to facilitate industry-sponsored drug trials. A steep increase has been seen in the number of drug trials conducted in the Institute over the past few years.

The Unit is headed by a Director of Research, assisted by an Administrator, Clinical Research Co-ordinators, Research Assistants, Study Coordinators and an Administrative Assistant.

For any enquiries, please contact Elaine Pek
Tel: 6389 2961
E mail: elaine_pek@imh.com.sg

Conditions Which Apply To Research Conducted in IMH/WH

• The Principal Investigator (PI) must be a staff from IMH/WH.

• You have the options of applying for grants:

- Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis and so, must be submitted 1 week before the monthly Clinical Research Committee (CRC) meeting.

• The following procedures are applicable to all investigators in IMH and those from other institutions seeking to undertake research in IMH/WH.

• If the proposed study is a collaboration between IMH and other centres, the PI of the other centre must produce documentation that the protocol has been reviewed and approved by the PI's supervisor or Departmental Representative. For studies which involve recruitment of our patients or staff as research subjects, a Co-PI must be one of the Institute staff.

• All research projects conducted in IMH and those conducted by IMH staff in or outside IMH need approval by the IMH Clinical Research Committee (CRC) and ethics approval from the Domain Specific Review Board (DSRB).

• Application forms for review by IMH CRC can be obtained from the

Secretary, CRC
Research Unit
Buangkok Green Medical Park
Institute of Mental Health/ Woodbridge Hospital
10 Buangkok View
Singapore 539747
Phone: 6389 2961
Fax: 6315 0548

Or from DSRB website on the NHG Internet

4. Funds from the grant can be withdrawn by purchasing the item through Materials Management; subsequently paid for by the Finance Department.

5. The PI must get the approval of the Chief/Head of Department before submitting the results of the study to any journal for the purpose of publication. A copy of the published article must be sent to the Research Unit.

Application For Research Project Funding
Download Application Form for funding of Research Project

Ethical Considerations In Research
All research protocols must be approved by the NHG Domian Specific Review Board (DSRB).

Ethical considerations of research guidelines

DSRB application form download

Investigators will receive a notification from the DSRB upon approval. Projects can only commence after DSRB approval.

Research Guidelines for Investigators
- Investigators in Research Guidelines
- Investigators in IMH Guidelines

Evaluation Of Study Protocol
Criteria with which reviewers will evaluate research protocols

Guidelines With Regard To Collaborations With Pharmaceutical Companies
To view the complete guidelines pertaining to collaborative efforts with pharmaceutical companies and the charges on pharmaceutical companies sponsoring drug trials, please click here.

Last updated on 24 August 2007.