Cover Sheet / Letter of Consent

The Cover Sheet is a document generated in the Platform Brazil which requires the signature of the institutional representative. Through it, the representative declares to have knowledge of the ethical requirements of Resolution 466/12 (CNS) and complementary resolutions, as well as attests that the institution has the conditions for the development of the project. Each institution must define who is responsible for signing the Cover Sheet. In projects where the Bahiana If the document is named as the proponent, it must be signed (with electronic certification) by the Pro-Rectorate for Research, Innovation and Graduate Studies (Stricto Sensu). 

The Letter of Consent, also required for submitting projects to the Research Ethics Committee, is the document issued by... Bahiana, when configured as a proponent or co-participant, which allows the research project (data and sample collection or processing) to be carried out at its facilities.

See below for instructions on how to obtain the signature (certification) on your cover sheet and institutional letter of approval.

• Instructions for requesting a signature on the Cover Sheet and Institutional Letter of Consent.
• Flow 1 – Bahiana As an applicant – Application form.
Use this flow if the Bahiana for the institution primarily responsible for your study: that is, if the principal investigator is affiliated with the Bahiana. 
• Flow 2 – Bahiana As a Co-Participant - Application Form.
Use this flow if the Bahiana for a collaborating/partner institution, where part of the collection or processing will be carried out.

For more information:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (71) 3276-8241
Source: CONEP