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Cooks Island National Research Policy
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p.000026: Islands and also recognises the importance of viable research activity as part of its national sustainable development.
p.000026: 2. Access to information and research outputs across the full range of sectors will inspire and assist social,
p.000026: economic, cultural and environmental initiatives.
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p.000026: 3. Conduct of research in the Cook Islands and retention of its outputs for use by the country along with access to
p.000026: relevant research information developed overseas are important.
p.000026: 4. In promoting research the Government of the Cook Islands places great emphasis on safeguarding the interests of
p.000026: the Cook Islands people and their unique resources. To do this the Government has the responsibility to provide an
p.000026: environment that promotes integrity, while at the same time encouraging openness, sharing of skills and creativity
p.000026: among researchers as well as their research participants. To enable this to be achieved, the Government of the Cook
p.000026: Islands recognises that a robust research management framework must be put in place.
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p.000026: Rationale
p.000026: 5. There are concerns that the absence of a robust policy framework and processes to manage national research
p.000026: activities will mean that potential benefits will not be obtained. There is also a real risk of exploitation
p.000026: particularly with research into marine and terrestrial resources, indigenous fauna and flora, population health and
p.000026: genetics studies. Loss of rights to intellectual property has been identified as an issue across a range of research
p.000026: activities.
p.000026: 6. To date the oversight of research activities in the Cook Islands has not had the backing of a policy framework,
p.000026: guidelines and processes to protect the rights of the Cook Islands and Cook Islanders and to ensure that benefits from
p.000026: research are maximised. The lack of a policy framework has led to those seeking to conduct research not being clear as
p.000026: to their responsibilities and there has been no ongoing oversight to ensure that external researchers and organisations
p.000026: have met their obligations.
p.000026: 7. The Cook Islands Government also recognises the importance of building capacity to conduct research and to
p.000026: translate the results into evidence to develop informed policies, services, processes and products. Building and
p.000026: strengthening national research capacity in areas of potential research excellence and innovation are identified,
p.000026: encouraged and promoted and that research by Cook Islanders is advanced.
p.000026: 8. The policy provides a framework to manage all research activities conducted in the Cook Islands. It includes
p.000026: research sponsored by donor agencies, research conducted by staff and students to overseas academic institutions, and
p.000026: research conducted under the mandate of a Government Ministry or Department. The policy framework reflects
p.000026: international best practice and seeks to ensure that the interests of the Cook Islands and its peoples are protected
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p.000026: - Reciprocity – Reciprocity requires that knowledge gained through research will be shared with and used to benefit
p.000026: research participants and where appropriate other people.
p.000026: - Capacity Building – Capacity building through research is essential if research for development is to be
p.000026: successful.
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p.000026: In addition to the above principles that are five others which relate to ethics and where appropriate these
p.000026: requirements should also be met.
p.000026: - Respect – The researcher and research participants should each respect each other and demonstrate respect.
p.000026: - Cultural Competency – Researchers are required to create safe and enabling research environments that support
p.000026: culturally competent practice. Understanding the beliefs, values and practices of all those involved is paramount.
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p.000026: - Meaningful Engagement – All activities must involve meaningful engagement enabling effective consultation and
p.000026: conduct of research.
p.000026: - Rights – All those to be involved in research must have the right and freedom to make an informed choice as to
p.000026: whether to participate.
p.000026: - Protection – Pacific research relationships are often based on structural societal inequalities and care must be
p.000026: taken to protect those less powerful. Indigenous Pacific knowledge and knowledge holders should be protected.
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p.000026: As noted above it is implicit that the results of all research be disseminated widely and utilised to deliver
p.000026: knowledge, economic, environmental, cultural, health and social outcomes for the Cook Islands. Where the results of
p.000026: research are of commercial value the benefits should be shared between the researcher(s) and the Cook Islands.
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p.000026: The Research Policy Framework
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p.000026: Section 1: The Policy Architecture
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p.000026: Global, Regional and National
p.000026: Partnerships 6
p.000026: links
p.000026: CI Research Secretariat
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p.000002: policy
p.000002: Cook Islands Research Committee 3
p.000002: decision
p.000002: permit
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p.000001: Cook Islands and International Researchers 7
p.000001: applications
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p.000001: Primary Reviewers (CI)
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p.000008: review
p.000008: www. research.
p.000008: advice
p.000008: Technical Experts (CI and Overseas)
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p.000009: Links to CI Community 10
p.000009: CI Research Database 5
p.000009: Links to Pacific Islands Countries 11
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p.000009: Genetic Epidemiology
p.000009: Envirogenomic Studies
p.000009: Anthropological Studies
p.000009: Other Research Studies
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p.000009: Examples
p.000009: Identification of patients most likely to respond to a drug treatment
p.000009: e.g. Herceptin in
p.000009: Identification of mutations in familial diseases
p.000009: e.g. stomach cancer
p.000009: Population based studies to identify links between genes and the risk of diseases
p.000009: e.g. diabetes
p.000009: Population group studies to identify relationships between genes, environment and health.
p.000009: Identification of links between various Pacific Island populations and other ethnic groups.
p.000009: Studies exploring genes in diseases prevalent in the Cook Islands population.
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p.000009: Timeframe until occurring in research
p.000009: In the future ( > 10 years)
p.000009: Currently being done
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p.000009: ( > 5 years)
p.000009: In the future ( > 3 years)
p.000009: In the future (unknown timeframe)
p.000009: In the future ( > 1 years)
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p.000009: • Need for community consultation on any proposal to involve the Cook Islands population in gene studies.
p.000009: NB Likely that the Cook Islands population in New Zealand may participate in many of the studies identified above.
p.000009: • All studies would need review (primary review and external technical advice) and the Cook Islands Research
p.000009: Committee.
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p.000009: • All studies would require ethical approval (and external expert advice).
p.000009: • Where relevant, issues related to indigenous peoples’ rights would need to be addressed.
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p.000009: g) Legislative Framework
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p.000009: Application process
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p.000009: Decision
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p.000009: Decline
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p.000009: Approved
p.000009: With conditions
p.000009: Conditions fulfilled
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p.000009: Without conditions
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p.000009: Agreement
p.000009: Signed agreement and payment received
p.000009: Authority to Enter
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p.000009: Presented to Immigration on entry
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p.000009: Research in Cook Islands
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p.000009: Breach No breach
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p.000009: International researcher
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p.000009: Deportation
p.000009: Research continuing
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p.000009: Research suspended, research products and equipment confiscated
p.000009: Research complete
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p.000009: Academic institution informed and researcher blacklisted
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p.000009: Final research report and raw data filed
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p.000009: Note: When a proposal is approved, with or without the conditions being met, the proposal is then agreed on, payment is
p.000009: received and the researcher is authorised to conduct their work. The diagram should remove the "with/without
p.000009: conditions" arrows as they serve no purpose.
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p.000009: Note: "Final research report and raw data filed" - Under the Research Agreement there should be a clause that ensures
p.000009: the Researcher submits copies of their work for approval before it can be endorsed by the CIRC/CIG, and later published
p.000009: by the 'host institution'.
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Health / Drug Usage
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p.000009: 6. Other Research Studies
p.000009: There are lots of applications for genetic studies and there will be studies that fall outside the examples given
p.000009: above, especially with the increasing use and application of genetic information in other fields of study.
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p.000009: Process for Undertaking Genetic Studies in the Cook Islands
p.000009: 1. All research which occurs in the Cook Islands must be reviewed and approved by the Cook Islands Research
p.000009: Committee (CIRC), including research that involves genetic studies.
p.000009: 2. The CIRC can consult experts, either domestically or internationally, on a research application.
p.000009: 3. Only once approval of the CIRC has been received may research commence in the Cook Islands.
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p.000009: Framework for Conduct of Human Genetics Studies in Cook Islands
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p.000009: Collection of Samples for Genetic Studies
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p.000009: Potential Uses
p.000009: Personalised medical treatment
p.000009: Diagnosis of Disease
p.000009: Genetic Epidemiology
p.000009: Envirogenomic Studies
p.000009: Anthropological Studies
p.000009: Other Research Studies
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p.000009: Examples
p.000009: Identification of patients most likely to respond to a drug treatment
p.000009: e.g. Herceptin in
p.000009: Identification of mutations in familial diseases
p.000009: e.g. stomach cancer
p.000009: Population based studies to identify links between genes and the risk of diseases
p.000009: e.g. diabetes
p.000009: Population group studies to identify relationships between genes, environment and health.
p.000009: Identification of links between various Pacific Island populations and other ethnic groups.
p.000009: Studies exploring genes in diseases prevalent in the Cook Islands population.
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p.000009: Timeframe until occurring in research
p.000009: In the future ( > 10 years)
p.000009: Currently being done
p.000009: In the future
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p.000009: ( > 5 years)
p.000009: In the future ( > 3 years)
p.000009: In the future (unknown timeframe)
p.000009: In the future ( > 1 years)
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p.000009: • Need for community consultation on any proposal to involve the Cook Islands population in gene studies.
p.000009: NB Likely that the Cook Islands population in New Zealand may participate in many of the studies identified above.
p.000009: • All studies would need review (primary review and external technical advice) and the Cook Islands Research
p.000009: Committee.
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p.000009: • All studies would require ethical approval (and external expert advice).
p.000009: • Where relevant, issues related to indigenous peoples’ rights would need to be addressed.
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p.000009: g) Legislative Framework
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p.000009: Application process
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Health / Motherhood/Family
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p.000009: f) Framework for Conduct of Human Genetics Studies in Cook Islands
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p.000009: Different types of Genetic Studies
p.000009: 1. Personalised Medical Treatment
p.000009: Due to genetic differences between people a disease can appear slightly differently in different patients. Some of
p.000009: this variability is due to genetic differences between individuals. Personalised medicine refers to the process
p.000009: of analysing a person’s genes to identify the type of disease that they have or their response to that disease. This
p.000009: information is then used to create or choose a personalised medicine that is designed to treat the exact from of the
p.000009: disease that they face.
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p.000009: An example of this kind of medicine is Herceptin treatment for breast cancer. Herceptin is a humanised
p.000009: monoclonal antibody that which binds to the HER2/neu receptor that is over-expressed in some breast cancers. If
p.000009: genetic analysis shows that the breast cancer is the type of cancer which over-expresses the HER2/neu receptor, then it
p.000009: can be treated with Herceptin. Herceptin binds to the HER2/neu on the cancer cells and
p.000009: reduces proliferation.
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p.000009: 2. Diagnosis of Disease
p.000009: In some types of disease it is possible to identify the type of disease based on a genetic test, especially in the case
p.000009: of cancers.
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p.000009: For example, if a disease occurs repeatedly within a family and it is suspected that there is a genetic cause for the
p.000009: disease, a number of members of the family might give samples and information about whether they suffer from the
p.000009: disease. These samples could then be compared to one another to locate the genes responsible for the
p.000009: disease, in the hope that this would lead to a treatment for the disease
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p.000009: 3. Genetic Epidemiology (Biobanking)
p.000009: Genetic epidemiology, or as it is more commonly known, biobanking, involves the collection and storage of
p.000009: biological materials, usually human tissue or blood samples. The samples may be accompanied by clinical information
p.000009: from the person who gave the sample. Biobanks may also contain bacterial, plant, animal or environmental
p.000009: samples. The large amount of information stored in biobanks can then be used in research to understand the complex
p.000009: interaction between genes and the environment in the cause of disease.
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p.000009: Biobanks are only currently being formed however it is hoped that they will be used to elucidate the mechanism of
p.000009: disease such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
p.000009: 4. Envirogenomic Studies
p.000009: Some genetic studies are interested in the how the environment interacts with a person’s genetic make-up
p.000009: and how these interactions impact the person’s health. These studies are known as enviro-genomic studies.
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p.000009: 5. Anthropological Studies
p.000009: Anthropology is the study of humanity and some branches of anthropology use genetics in their work. They
p.000009: look at patterns of genetic similarity among different human populations to elucidate information about such things
p.000009: as, the way human beings evolved, patterns of migration, fluctuations in population size and the
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p.000001: PRIVATE BAG, RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS
p.000001: Phone +682 211-50 Facsimile +682 20-856
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p.000001: Contents
p.000001: Email: cos@pmoffice.gov.ck Web: www.pmoffice.gov.ck
p.000001: Research Policy and Supporting Documents
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p.000001: a) Cook Islands Research Policy
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p.000001: b) RAF08 Research Application Form
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p.000009: c) Guidelines for Completion of Research Application Form (RAF-08) 14
p.000009: d) Process to Obtain Approval to Conduct Research in the Cook Islands 18
p.000009: e) Secondary Review of Research Proposal by CIRC 20
p.000009: f) Framework for Conduct of Human Genetics Studies in Cook Islands 21
p.000009: g) Legislative Framework
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p.000024: h) CIRC meeting procedures
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p.000026: Research Policy and Supporting Documents
p.000026: This National Research Policy provides an overarching framework for managing research that is being conducting within
p.000026: the Cook Islands. The NRP is currently under review to ensure it remains relevant and effective in enabling researchers
p.000026: to contribute to the ever growing knowledge economy and society, and ensure that research is carried out in such a way
p.000026: as to protect our people, environment from possible harm or exploitation.
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p.000026: a) Cook Islands Research Policy
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p.000026: Introduction
p.000026: 1. The Government of the Cook Islands is committed to generation of knowledge and expanding access to it on behalf
p.000026: of its people. It supports developments and strengthening of capacity and capability to do research in the Cook
p.000026: Islands and also recognises the importance of viable research activity as part of its national sustainable development.
p.000026: 2. Access to information and research outputs across the full range of sectors will inspire and assist social,
p.000026: economic, cultural and environmental initiatives.
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p.000026: 3. Conduct of research in the Cook Islands and retention of its outputs for use by the country along with access to
p.000026: relevant research information developed overseas are important.
p.000026: 4. In promoting research the Government of the Cook Islands places great emphasis on safeguarding the interests of
p.000026: the Cook Islands people and their unique resources. To do this the Government has the responsibility to provide an
p.000026: environment that promotes integrity, while at the same time encouraging openness, sharing of skills and creativity
p.000026: among researchers as well as their research participants. To enable this to be achieved, the Government of the Cook
p.000026: Islands recognises that a robust research management framework must be put in place.
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p.000026: Rationale
p.000026: 5. There are concerns that the absence of a robust policy framework and processes to manage national research
p.000026: activities will mean that potential benefits will not be obtained. There is also a real risk of exploitation
p.000026: particularly with research into marine and terrestrial resources, indigenous fauna and flora, population health and
p.000026: genetics studies. Loss of rights to intellectual property has been identified as an issue across a range of research
p.000026: activities.
p.000026: 6. To date the oversight of research activities in the Cook Islands has not had the backing of a policy framework,
p.000026: guidelines and processes to protect the rights of the Cook Islands and Cook Islanders and to ensure that benefits from
p.000026: research are maximised. The lack of a policy framework has led to those seeking to conduct research not being clear as
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p.000009: issues research permits, updates the research database and manages the website and links to national, regional and
p.000009: other stakeholders. The Research Secretariat is the central point of the framework.
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p.000009: 3. Cook Islands Research Committee (CIRC) has 6 members (3 government sector members and 3 non-government members
p.000009: with an eminent person as chair. Terms of reference for CIRC are available on www.research.gov.ck. CIRC review all
p.000009: applications for a research permit together with recommendations from the primary reviewer and advice from technical
p.000009: experts (if required). The criteria used by CIRC are as follows:
p.000009: a. potential to address national priorities and deliver benefits;
p.000009: b. funding and cultural arrangements to conduct research are appropriate;
p.000009: c. have primary reviewers recommended approval;
p.000009: d. will the proposed research strengthen research capacity;
p.000009: e. is additional information required.
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p.000009: The CIRC decide if research is to proceed.
p.000009: 4. www.research.gov.ck is the focal point of the Research Framework providing the link with researchers and
p.000009: reviewers, Research Secretariat, CIRC and the CI Research Database. The website also provides information on ongoing
p.000009: research activities, conferences and links to the CI Tourism website.
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p.000009: 5. CI Research Database is the repository of all information relevant to research seeking approval, ongoing or
p.000009: completed. Over time the database will be searchable providing on-line access to all current and past research.
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p.000009: 6. Global, Regional and National Partnerships with the Cook Islands will, where appropriate, have a link to the CI
p.000009: Research Secretariat to facilitate dissemination of research related news.
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p.000009: 7. Cook Island and International Researchers will link through the internet to the CI Research Secretariat and also
p.000009: be able to submit applications for a Research Permit on-line.
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p.000009: 8. Primary Reviewers are a key part of the review process for all research proposals. The reviewers will usually be
p.000009: senior representatives of a relevant Government Ministry of Department but could be associated with another
p.000009: organisation with responsibility for the relevant sectors in the Cook Islands. Confidential reports are provided by
p.000009: reviewers. The criteria used by Primary Reviewers are as follows:
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p.000009: a. research to provide benefits to Cook Islands;
p.000009: b. proposed study design and research methods are appropriate;
p.000009: c. research team have appropriate qualifications and experience;
p.000009: d. Cook Islander researcher is appropriate;
p.000009: e. proposed funding arrangements are acceptable;
p.000009: f. plans for analysis and dissemination of results appropriate;
p.000009: g. is new intellectual property likely to be developed;
p.000009: h. are plans to strengthen Cook Islands research capacity acceptable.
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p.000009: 9. Technical Experts (Cook Islands and Overseas) provide advice to the primary reviewers and/or CIRC by invitation
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p.000009: c) Guidelines for Completion of Research Application Form (RAF-08) 14
p.000009: d) Process to Obtain Approval to Conduct Research in the Cook Islands 18
p.000009: e) Secondary Review of Research Proposal by CIRC 20
p.000009: f) Framework for Conduct of Human Genetics Studies in Cook Islands 21
p.000009: g) Legislative Framework
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p.000024: h) CIRC meeting procedures
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p.000026: Research Policy and Supporting Documents
p.000026: This National Research Policy provides an overarching framework for managing research that is being conducting within
p.000026: the Cook Islands. The NRP is currently under review to ensure it remains relevant and effective in enabling researchers
p.000026: to contribute to the ever growing knowledge economy and society, and ensure that research is carried out in such a way
p.000026: as to protect our people, environment from possible harm or exploitation.
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p.000026: a) Cook Islands Research Policy
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p.000026: Introduction
p.000026: 1. The Government of the Cook Islands is committed to generation of knowledge and expanding access to it on behalf
p.000026: of its people. It supports developments and strengthening of capacity and capability to do research in the Cook
p.000026: Islands and also recognises the importance of viable research activity as part of its national sustainable development.
p.000026: 2. Access to information and research outputs across the full range of sectors will inspire and assist social,
p.000026: economic, cultural and environmental initiatives.
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p.000026: 3. Conduct of research in the Cook Islands and retention of its outputs for use by the country along with access to
p.000026: relevant research information developed overseas are important.
p.000026: 4. In promoting research the Government of the Cook Islands places great emphasis on safeguarding the interests of
p.000026: the Cook Islands people and their unique resources. To do this the Government has the responsibility to provide an
p.000026: environment that promotes integrity, while at the same time encouraging openness, sharing of skills and creativity
p.000026: among researchers as well as their research participants. To enable this to be achieved, the Government of the Cook
p.000026: Islands recognises that a robust research management framework must be put in place.
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p.000026: 5. There are concerns that the absence of a robust policy framework and processes to manage national research
p.000026: activities will mean that potential benefits will not be obtained. There is also a real risk of exploitation
p.000026: particularly with research into marine and terrestrial resources, indigenous fauna and flora, population health and
p.000026: genetics studies. Loss of rights to intellectual property has been identified as an issue across a range of research
p.000026: activities.
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p.000009: Committee (CIRC), including research that involves genetic studies.
p.000009: 2. The CIRC can consult experts, either domestically or internationally, on a research application.
p.000009: 3. Only once approval of the CIRC has been received may research commence in the Cook Islands.
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p.000009: Framework for Conduct of Human Genetics Studies in Cook Islands
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p.000009: Collection of Samples for Genetic Studies
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p.000009: Potential Uses
p.000009: Personalised medical treatment
p.000009: Diagnosis of Disease
p.000009: Genetic Epidemiology
p.000009: Envirogenomic Studies
p.000009: Anthropological Studies
p.000009: Other Research Studies
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p.000009: Examples
p.000009: Identification of patients most likely to respond to a drug treatment
p.000009: e.g. Herceptin in
p.000009: Identification of mutations in familial diseases
p.000009: e.g. stomach cancer
p.000009: Population based studies to identify links between genes and the risk of diseases
p.000009: e.g. diabetes
p.000009: Population group studies to identify relationships between genes, environment and health.
p.000009: Identification of links between various Pacific Island populations and other ethnic groups.
p.000009: Studies exploring genes in diseases prevalent in the Cook Islands population.
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p.000009: Timeframe until occurring in research
p.000009: In the future ( > 10 years)
p.000009: Currently being done
p.000009: In the future
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p.000009: ( > 5 years)
p.000009: In the future ( > 3 years)
p.000009: In the future (unknown timeframe)
p.000009: In the future ( > 1 years)
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p.000009: • Need for community consultation on any proposal to involve the Cook Islands population in gene studies.
p.000009: NB Likely that the Cook Islands population in New Zealand may participate in many of the studies identified above.
p.000009: • All studies would need review (primary review and external technical advice) and the Cook Islands Research
p.000009: Committee.
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p.000009: • All studies would require ethical approval (and external expert advice).
p.000009: • Where relevant, issues related to indigenous peoples’ rights would need to be addressed.
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p.000009: g) Legislative Framework
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p.000009: Application process
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p.000009: Decision
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p.000009: Decline
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p.000009: Approved
p.000009: With conditions
p.000009: Conditions fulfilled
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p.000009: Without conditions
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p.000009: Agreement
p.000009: Signed agreement and payment received
p.000009: Authority to Enter
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p.000009: Presented to Immigration on entry
p.000009:
p.000009: Research in Cook Islands
p.000009:
p.000009: Breach No breach
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Social / Marital Status
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p.000009: appropriate, the Primary Reviewer. (See Appeals process).
p.000009: 5. Conflict of Interest is an important issue and any such interest should be declared to the Cook Islands Research
p.000009: Secretariat, if a Primary Reviewer, or to the Chair of CIRC, if a CIRC member, as soon as practicable.
p.000009: 6. The Appeals process would allow an Applicant to appeal against either the outcome of their application for a
p.000009: Research Permit or the conditions imposed by the CIRC. Where an Appeal is to be lodged, a letter should be written to
p.000009: the CIRC (c/o CI Research Office) setting out
p.000009: their concerns. CIRC will consider their letter and may, if appropriate, seek a ‘second opinion’ prior to responding
p.000009: to the Appeal.
p.000009:
p.000009: Processes to address differences in Primary and CIRC (Secondary review): For Discussion
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p.000009: 1. CIRC would usually make unanimous decision but could decide to accept a majority decision.
p.000009: 2. Where a decision is made to defer approval pending provision of additional information the Cook Islands Research
p.000009: Secretariat will advise both the Primary Reviewer and CIRC on the issues and the requirements to be met by the Research
p.000009: Team.
p.000009: 3. Where proposals and the review process raise technical, regulatory or ethical issues the CIRC may seek advice
p.000009: from an external body such as the Health Research Council of New Zealand or the Environmental Risk Management Agency of
p.000009: New Zealand.
p.000009: 4. The quorum for CIRC meetings should be 50% + 1 i.e. with 6 members 4 if the quorum. The Chair should have a
p.000009: single vote. Conflicts of interest (COI) should be noted (and recorded in the minutes of meetings).
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p.000026: 2. Access to information and research outputs across the full range of sectors will inspire and assist social,
p.000026: economic, cultural and environmental initiatives.
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p.000026: 3. Conduct of research in the Cook Islands and retention of its outputs for use by the country along with access to
p.000026: relevant research information developed overseas are important.
p.000026: 4. In promoting research the Government of the Cook Islands places great emphasis on safeguarding the interests of
p.000026: the Cook Islands people and their unique resources. To do this the Government has the responsibility to provide an
p.000026: environment that promotes integrity, while at the same time encouraging openness, sharing of skills and creativity
p.000026: among researchers as well as their research participants. To enable this to be achieved, the Government of the Cook
p.000026: Islands recognises that a robust research management framework must be put in place.
p.000026:
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p.000026: Rationale
p.000026: 5. There are concerns that the absence of a robust policy framework and processes to manage national research
p.000026: activities will mean that potential benefits will not be obtained. There is also a real risk of exploitation
p.000026: particularly with research into marine and terrestrial resources, indigenous fauna and flora, population health and
p.000026: genetics studies. Loss of rights to intellectual property has been identified as an issue across a range of research
p.000026: activities.
p.000026: 6. To date the oversight of research activities in the Cook Islands has not had the backing of a policy framework,
p.000026: guidelines and processes to protect the rights of the Cook Islands and Cook Islanders and to ensure that benefits from
p.000026: research are maximised. The lack of a policy framework has led to those seeking to conduct research not being clear as
p.000026: to their responsibilities and there has been no ongoing oversight to ensure that external researchers and organisations
p.000026: have met their obligations.
p.000026: 7. The Cook Islands Government also recognises the importance of building capacity to conduct research and to
p.000026: translate the results into evidence to develop informed policies, services, processes and products. Building and
p.000026: strengthening national research capacity in areas of potential research excellence and innovation are identified,
p.000026: encouraged and promoted and that research by Cook Islanders is advanced.
p.000026: 8. The policy provides a framework to manage all research activities conducted in the Cook Islands. It includes
p.000026: research sponsored by donor agencies, research conducted by staff and students to overseas academic institutions, and
p.000026: research conducted under the mandate of a Government Ministry or Department. The policy framework reflects
p.000026: international best practice and seeks to ensure that the interests of the Cook Islands and its peoples are protected
p.000026: and that the research capacity and capability of Cook Islanders is promoted and encouraged.
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p.000009: research activities, conferences and links to the CI Tourism website.
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p.000009: 5. CI Research Database is the repository of all information relevant to research seeking approval, ongoing or
p.000009: completed. Over time the database will be searchable providing on-line access to all current and past research.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 6. Global, Regional and National Partnerships with the Cook Islands will, where appropriate, have a link to the CI
p.000009: Research Secretariat to facilitate dissemination of research related news.
p.000009:
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p.000009: 7. Cook Island and International Researchers will link through the internet to the CI Research Secretariat and also
p.000009: be able to submit applications for a Research Permit on-line.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 8. Primary Reviewers are a key part of the review process for all research proposals. The reviewers will usually be
p.000009: senior representatives of a relevant Government Ministry of Department but could be associated with another
p.000009: organisation with responsibility for the relevant sectors in the Cook Islands. Confidential reports are provided by
p.000009: reviewers. The criteria used by Primary Reviewers are as follows:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: a. research to provide benefits to Cook Islands;
p.000009: b. proposed study design and research methods are appropriate;
p.000009: c. research team have appropriate qualifications and experience;
p.000009: d. Cook Islander researcher is appropriate;
p.000009: e. proposed funding arrangements are acceptable;
p.000009: f. plans for analysis and dissemination of results appropriate;
p.000009: g. is new intellectual property likely to be developed;
p.000009: h. are plans to strengthen Cook Islands research capacity acceptable.
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p.000009: 9. Technical Experts (Cook Islands and Overseas) provide advice to the primary reviewers and/or CIRC by invitation
p.000009: where additional technical expertise is required. For each sector the Cook Islands Research Secretariat has established
p.000009: a link to a major research organisation or government agency in New Zealand as the ‘first line’ for advice.
p.000009:
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p.000009: 10. Links to the Cook Islands Community are a key part of the Research Framework providing details of past and present
p.000009: research activities and links to the dissemination of results.
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p.000009: 11. Links to Pacific Island Countries will facilitate sharing of information regarding proposed research and uptake
p.000009: and translation of research results to evidence informed policy, services and products.
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p.000009: b) RAF08 Research Application Form
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p.000009: A. PROPOSAL SUMMARY
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p.000009: 1. Contact Details
p.000009: a. First Named Investigator Title
p.000009: Surname
p.000009: First Name(s)
p.000009: Position at Host Institution Host Institution
p.000009: OFFICE USE ONLY
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p.000009: ◻ Rakahanga
p.000009: ◻ Rarotonga
p.000009: ◻ Suwarrow
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p.000009: ◻ Territorial Waters
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p.000009: 4. Ethics Approval
p.000009:
p.000009: a. Proposed research involves use of animals
p.000009:
p.000009: ◻ Yes ◻ No
p.000009:
p.000009: If yes – Animal Ethics Committee approval has been obtained ◻
p.000009: applied for ◻
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p.000009: Please provide details of ethics Committee and date of approval.
p.000009:
p.000009: Animal Ethics Committee Contact details
p.000009: Date of approval (dd/mm/yy)
p.000009:
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p.000009: b. Proposed research involves use of human subjects and/or human tissue
p.000009:
p.000009: ◻ Yes ◻ No
p.000009:
p.000009: If yes – Human Ethics Committee approval has been obtained ◻
p.000009: applied for ◻
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p.000009: Please provide details of Ethics Committee and date of approval.
p.000009:
p.000009: Human Ethics Committee Contact details
p.000009: Date of approval (dd/mm/yy)
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p.000009: 5. Other regulatory approvals
p.000009: Please specify any other regulatory approvals relevant to the proposed research (e.g. hazardous substances,
p.000009: bio-security, radioactivity and pharmaceuticals).
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p.000009: 6. Intellectual Property (Please tick box, if relevant)
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p.000009: The research project has potential to develop intellectual property
p.000009:
p.000009: ◻ Yes ◻ No
p.000009:
p.000009: If yes – Please describe the steps to be put in place to protect and develop the intellectual property and for sharing
p.000009: of benefits with the Cook Islands.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: D. CURRICULUM VITAE
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p.000009:
p.000009: ◻ Brief (2 page) CV of First Named Investigator is attached (Required).
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p.000009: ◻ Breif (2 page) CV of Other Named Investigator(s) is attached
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p.000009: E. DECLARATIONS
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p.000009: 1. Declaration by First Named Investigator
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p.000009: The information supplied in this application is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, accurate. I have considered
p.000009: the ethical issues involved in this research and believe that I have adequately addressed them in this application. I
p.000009: understand that if the protocol for this research changes in any way I must inform the Cook Islands Research Committee.
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p.000009: NAME OF FIRST NAMED INVESTIGATOR (PLEASE PRINT):
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p.000009: SIGNATURE OF FIRST NAMED INVESTIGATOR
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p.000009: 2. Declaration by Institution
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p.000009: If First Named Investigator is an employee of a host institution the signature of an individual designated by the
p.000009: institution to approve research proposals and to provide on behalf of the institution and the First Named Investigator
p.000009: assurance that
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p.000009: research will be conducted in accordance with the Research Permit requirements and conditions.
p.000009:
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p.000009: I have read the application and it is appropriate for this research to be conducted by the host institution and the
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p.000009: sector agency/organisation (e.g. pharmaceutical company).
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 4. Research Location (for administrative purposes)
p.000009: This section seeks information on the location of the research within the Cook Islands. Applicants should check each
p.000009: of the islands involved. If it is a marine study consider checking box for Territorial Waters.
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p.000009: 5. Ethics and Other Regulatory Approvals
p.000009: All research to be carried out in the Cook Islands is required to have ethics approval (animal and/or human) before a
p.000009: research permit is issued. The approving ethics committee(s) for foreign/overseas Named Investigator(s) would usually
p.000009: be that of the host institution. For Cook Islands led projects ethics review approval will be conducted by the
p.000009: relevant Cook Islands Government Ministry (e.g. Ministry of Health). Where necessary the CIRC may seek advice (‘second
p.000009: opinion’) on ethical issues from international bodies with appropriate expertise (e.g. Health Research Council of New
p.000009: Zealand Ethics Committee).
p.000009:
p.000009: Where other regulatory approvals are likely to be required (e.g. biosecurity, hazardous substances, clinical trials)
p.000009: investigators should seek advice on requirements from the Cook Islands Research Unit prior to submission of an
p.000009: application.
p.000009:
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p.000009: 6. Intellectual Property
p.000009: The underlying principle of is that benefits arising from development of IP should benefit the Cook Islands. Where IP
p.000009: generation is a possible outcome of a research project the First Named Investigator should describe how protection and
p.000009: development of any project related IP will benefit the Cook Islands.
p.000009:
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p.000009: D. Curriculum Vitae
p.000009: A brief CV (no more than two pages) for the First Named Investigator must be attached to the application. It should
p.000009: include a description of qualifications and expertise relevant to the proposed research. The CV should be dated.
p.000009: Relevant information should also be included for all other named investigators.
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p.000009: E. Declarations
p.000009: The First Named Investigator and Institutional Authority must sign and date the application. The signed Declaration
p.000009: page should be faxed or sent as a PDF to the National Research Unit if the application is completed online.
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p.000009: d) Process to Obtain Approval to Conduct Research in the Cook Islands
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p.000009: Proposal
p.000009: Cook Islands Research Secretariat
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p.000009: Primary Review
p.000009: Secondary Review
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p.000009: Declined
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p.000009: Deferred
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p.000009: Submitted
p.000009: Technical Review
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p.000009: Approved
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p.000009: Process
p.000009: 1. Research proposal is submitted on official form to the Cook Islands Research Secretariat at the Central Policy
p.000009: and Planning Office of the Office of the Prime Minister.
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p.000009: 2. Primary review conducted by Ministry, Department or Organisation official(s). Criteria:
p.000009:
p.000009: - Research will contribute to sector priorities.
p.000009: - Study design and research methods are appropriate.
p.000009: - Research team have necessary expertise and qualifications.
p.000009: - Cook Island investigator is appropriate.
p.000009: - Study will strengthen research capacity in Cook Islands.
p.000009: - Intellectual Property issues have been addressed.
p.000009:
p.000009: 3. Technical review by national and/or international experts may be required.
p.000009:
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p.000009: 4. Cook Islands Research Council (CIRC) reviews proposal and recommendations of primary (and technical) review(s)
p.000009: and decides on the outcome. Criteria:
p.000009: - Research will benefit the Cook Islands.
p.000009: - Cultural issues have been adequately addressed.
p.000009: - Plans to disseminate results are appropriate.
p.000009: - Proposed research has received a primary review.
p.000009: - Research has an appropriate level of funding.
p.000009: - Proposed study has regulatory and ethical approvals.
p.000009:
p.000009: 5. If the proposal is approved the Research Secretariat will negotiate any conditions with Researcher and/or
p.000009: Research Team and issue permit.
p.000009:
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p.000009: 6. If proposal is deferred the Research Secretariat may seek additional information from the Researcher and/or
p.000009: Research Team and/or decide to seek an additional review(s).
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p.000009: e) Secondary Review of Research Proposal by CIRC
p.000009: For use by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cook Islands Research Committee
p.000009:
p.000009: To be completed by Cook Islands Research Secretariat
p.000009: 1. First Named Investigator:
p.000009: 2. Title of Research Project:
p.000009: 3. Copy of Research Proposal is attached Yes
p.000009: 4. Copy of Primary Review is attached: Yes
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p.000009: To be complete by CIRC members
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p.000009: researcher and the Cook Islands detailing the terms on conditions of doing the research. The Research Agreement will
p.000009: then be sent to the researcher who will need to sign it and get their institution to sign it, if appropriate. The
p.000009: researcher would then return the Research
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p.000009: Agreement with the appropriate fee to the OPM. The OPM would process the Research Agreement and fee and send the
p.000009: researcher a research permit and an authority to enter the Cook Islands for the purposes of doing research.
p.000009:
p.000009: On arrival in the Cook Islands of an international researcher would be able to elect to enter the country for the
p.000009: purposes of research in their arrival card (changes required to the current arrival card) and present their research
p.000009: permit and authority to enter.
p.000009: The research would then commence in the Cook Islands.
p.000009:
p.000009: If there was any breach of the Research Agreement during the course of the research then it would be possible to
p.000009: suspend the research permit until the breach was corrected or to revoke the research permit. If the research permit was
p.000009: revoked this would also revoke the authority to enter and an international researcher could then be deported. There
p.000009: would also be powers to cease research products and equipment, if appropriate.
p.000009:
p.000009: If the breach occurs after the research is completed then the researcher’s institution would be informed and the
p.000009: researcher would be blacklisted.
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p.000009: As the legislation in the Cook Islands on intellectual property is currently under review and development, the
p.000009: mechanisms for dealing with intellectual property are left open and any appropriate clauses could be written into the
p.000009: Research Agreement. However it was envisaged that the Research agreement would take ownership of all intellectual
p.000009: property produced by the research
p.000009:
p.000009: Parts of this legislative framework tie in with immigration and it is likely that small alterations would be required
p.000009: to the Immigration Act.
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p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
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p.000009: h) CIRC meeting procedures
p.000009: 1. If both reviewers are in agreement (either approve or decline) nothing needs to be done.
p.000009: 2. If the Primary Reviewer approves and the CIRC decide to decline a proposal it would be appropriate for CIRC to
p.000009: meet with the Primary Reviewer to discuss the point(s) at issue. If agreement can not be reached a ‘second opinion’
p.000009: should be sought by CIRC. The ‘second opinion’ would provide advice to CIRC who would then review their original
p.000009: decision. The ‘second opinion’ does not overturn the CIRC decision.
p.000009: 3. If the Primary Reviewer declines a study and CIRC need clarification as to the basis for the decision they could
p.000009: meet the reviewer or seek clarification be email.
p.000009: 4. All discussion with Applicants on the conditions imposed on the research team are to involve CIRC and, where
p.000009: appropriate, the Primary Reviewer. (See Appeals process).
p.000009: 5. Conflict of Interest is an important issue and any such interest should be declared to the Cook Islands Research
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Social / Religion
Searching for indicator belief:
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p.000009: applied for ◻
p.000009:
p.000009: Please provide details of Ethics Committee and date of approval.
p.000009:
p.000009: Human Ethics Committee Contact details
p.000009: Date of approval (dd/mm/yy)
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 5. Other regulatory approvals
p.000009: Please specify any other regulatory approvals relevant to the proposed research (e.g. hazardous substances,
p.000009: bio-security, radioactivity and pharmaceuticals).
p.000009:
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p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 6. Intellectual Property (Please tick box, if relevant)
p.000009:
p.000009: The research project has potential to develop intellectual property
p.000009:
p.000009: ◻ Yes ◻ No
p.000009:
p.000009: If yes – Please describe the steps to be put in place to protect and develop the intellectual property and for sharing
p.000009: of benefits with the Cook Islands.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: D. CURRICULUM VITAE
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: ◻ Brief (2 page) CV of First Named Investigator is attached (Required).
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: ◻ Breif (2 page) CV of Other Named Investigator(s) is attached
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: E. DECLARATIONS
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 1. Declaration by First Named Investigator
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: The information supplied in this application is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, accurate. I have considered
p.000009: the ethical issues involved in this research and believe that I have adequately addressed them in this application. I
p.000009: understand that if the protocol for this research changes in any way I must inform the Cook Islands Research Committee.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: NAME OF FIRST NAMED INVESTIGATOR (PLEASE PRINT):
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: SIGNATURE OF FIRST NAMED INVESTIGATOR
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: DATE
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 2. Declaration by Institution
p.000009:
p.000009: If First Named Investigator is an employee of a host institution the signature of an individual designated by the
p.000009: institution to approve research proposals and to provide on behalf of the institution and the First Named Investigator
p.000009: assurance that
p.000009:
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p.000009:
p.000009: research will be conducted in accordance with the Research Permit requirements and conditions.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: I have read the application and it is appropriate for this research to be conducted by the host institution and the
p.000009: host institution will take appropriate action to sanction the researcher if they fail to conduct the research proposed
p.000009: in this application in accordance with the Research Permit requirements and conditions.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: NAME AND DESIGNATION (PLEASE PRINT):
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: SIGNATURE
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: DATE
p.000009:
p.000009: Return to top
p.000009:
p.000009: c) Guidelines for Completion of Research Application Form (RAF-08)
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: Introduction
p.000009:
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Social / education
Searching for indicator education:
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p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
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p.000009:
p.000009: b) RAF08 Research Application Form
p.000009:
p.000009: A. PROPOSAL SUMMARY
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 1. Contact Details
p.000009: a. First Named Investigator Title
p.000009: Surname
p.000009: First Name(s)
p.000009: Position at Host Institution Host Institution
p.000009: OFFICE USE ONLY
p.000009:
p.000009: Application No:
p.000009: Department Institution Address City
p.000009: State Country Postal Code
p.000009: Telephone number Fax number
p.000009: Email
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: b. Other Named Investigator(s)
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: Title Surname First Name(s)
p.000009: Host Institution
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: Department Institution Address City
p.000009: State Country Postal Code
p.000009: Telephone number Fax number
p.000009: Email
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
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p.000009:
p.000009: c. Cook Island Investigator(s)
p.000009:
p.000009: Title Surname First Name(s)
p.000009: Contact details
p.000009: Ministry/ Department/Organisation
p.000009: Address
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: Telephone number Fax number
p.000009: Email
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 2. Project Details
p.000009:
p.000009: a. Title of Research Project (max 20 words)
p.000009:
p.000009: b. Lay Summary of Research (max 80 words)
p.000009:
p.000009: 3. Research Sector(s)
p.000009:
p.000009: Put a in all research sectors to which the research applies
p.000009:
p.000009: ◻ Agriculture
p.000009: ◻ Culture
p.000009: ◻ Education
p.000009: ◻ Environment
p.000009: ◻ Health
p.000009: ◻ Marine
p.000009: ◻ Natural Heritage
p.000009: ◻ Social Development
p.000009: ◻ Spirituality
p.000009: ◻ Tourism
p.000009: ◻ Works
p.000009: ◻ Other - Please specify
p.000009:
p.000009: 4. Duration of research
p.000009:
p.000009: a. Start Date of Research (dd/mm/yy)
p.000009:
p.000009: b. Project duration in months
p.000009:
p.000009: c. Number of visits to the Cook Islands
p.000009:
p.000009: B. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
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p.000009:
p.000009: 1. Rationale for the Project (half page)
p.000009: Please explain links to the national priorities of Cook Islands and potential contribution to knowledge and economic,
p.000009: social, environment and health goals.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 2. Description of the project (1 page)
p.000009: Please describe the proposed project including a description of methodologies to be used and likely research outputs.
p.000009:
p.000009: 3. Dissemination of Research Results (I page)
p.000009: a. Please explain how the results of the research project will be disseminated.
p.000009: b. What plans will be put in place to ensure that the Cook Islands will benefit from the research.
p.000009:
p.000009: 4. Description of Research Capacity Strengthening (half page)
p.000009: Please describe how your research will contribute to research capacity building (e.g. postgraduate research training)
p.000009: in the Cook Islands.
p.000009:
p.000009: 5. Collection of samples (half page)
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Social / philosophical differences/differences of opinion
Searching for indicator opinion:
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p.000009: 2. Type of Research Permit Sought (for administrative purposes)
p.000009: This section seeks information as to whether the research project is led by a Cook Island researcher or permanent
p.000009: resident of the Cook Islands (i.e. as First Named Investigator) or by a foreign researcher.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 3. Type of Research (for administrative purposes)
p.000009: This section seeks information on the origins of the research. Is it commissioned by a Ministry in the Cook Islands,
p.000009: commissioned/sponsored by a donor agency (e.g. ADB, WHO, NZAID), investigator initiated or initiated by a private
p.000009: sector agency/organisation (e.g. pharmaceutical company).
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 4. Research Location (for administrative purposes)
p.000009: This section seeks information on the location of the research within the Cook Islands. Applicants should check each
p.000009: of the islands involved. If it is a marine study consider checking box for Territorial Waters.
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p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 5. Ethics and Other Regulatory Approvals
p.000009: All research to be carried out in the Cook Islands is required to have ethics approval (animal and/or human) before a
p.000009: research permit is issued. The approving ethics committee(s) for foreign/overseas Named Investigator(s) would usually
p.000009: be that of the host institution. For Cook Islands led projects ethics review approval will be conducted by the
p.000009: relevant Cook Islands Government Ministry (e.g. Ministry of Health). Where necessary the CIRC may seek advice (‘second
p.000009: opinion’) on ethical issues from international bodies with appropriate expertise (e.g. Health Research Council of New
p.000009: Zealand Ethics Committee).
p.000009:
p.000009: Where other regulatory approvals are likely to be required (e.g. biosecurity, hazardous substances, clinical trials)
p.000009: investigators should seek advice on requirements from the Cook Islands Research Unit prior to submission of an
p.000009: application.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 6. Intellectual Property
p.000009: The underlying principle of is that benefits arising from development of IP should benefit the Cook Islands. Where IP
p.000009: generation is a possible outcome of a research project the First Named Investigator should describe how protection and
p.000009: development of any project related IP will benefit the Cook Islands.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: D. Curriculum Vitae
p.000009: A brief CV (no more than two pages) for the First Named Investigator must be attached to the application. It should
p.000009: include a description of qualifications and expertise relevant to the proposed research. The CV should be dated.
p.000009: Relevant information should also be included for all other named investigators.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: E. Declarations
p.000009: The First Named Investigator and Institutional Authority must sign and date the application. The signed Declaration
p.000009: page should be faxed or sent as a PDF to the National Research Unit if the application is completed online.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
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p.000009:
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...
p.000009: would also be powers to cease research products and equipment, if appropriate.
p.000009:
p.000009: If the breach occurs after the research is completed then the researcher’s institution would be informed and the
p.000009: researcher would be blacklisted.
p.000009:
p.000009: As the legislation in the Cook Islands on intellectual property is currently under review and development, the
p.000009: mechanisms for dealing with intellectual property are left open and any appropriate clauses could be written into the
p.000009: Research Agreement. However it was envisaged that the Research agreement would take ownership of all intellectual
p.000009: property produced by the research
p.000009:
p.000009: Parts of this legislative framework tie in with immigration and it is likely that small alterations would be required
p.000009: to the Immigration Act.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
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p.000009:
p.000009: h) CIRC meeting procedures
p.000009: 1. If both reviewers are in agreement (either approve or decline) nothing needs to be done.
p.000009: 2. If the Primary Reviewer approves and the CIRC decide to decline a proposal it would be appropriate for CIRC to
p.000009: meet with the Primary Reviewer to discuss the point(s) at issue. If agreement can not be reached a ‘second opinion’
p.000009: should be sought by CIRC. The ‘second opinion’ would provide advice to CIRC who would then review their original
p.000009: decision. The ‘second opinion’ does not overturn the CIRC decision.
p.000009: 3. If the Primary Reviewer declines a study and CIRC need clarification as to the basis for the decision they could
p.000009: meet the reviewer or seek clarification be email.
p.000009: 4. All discussion with Applicants on the conditions imposed on the research team are to involve CIRC and, where
p.000009: appropriate, the Primary Reviewer. (See Appeals process).
p.000009: 5. Conflict of Interest is an important issue and any such interest should be declared to the Cook Islands Research
p.000009: Secretariat, if a Primary Reviewer, or to the Chair of CIRC, if a CIRC member, as soon as practicable.
p.000009: 6. The Appeals process would allow an Applicant to appeal against either the outcome of their application for a
p.000009: Research Permit or the conditions imposed by the CIRC. Where an Appeal is to be lodged, a letter should be written to
p.000009: the CIRC (c/o CI Research Office) setting out
p.000009: their concerns. CIRC will consider their letter and may, if appropriate, seek a ‘second opinion’ prior to responding
p.000009: to the Appeal.
p.000009:
p.000009: Processes to address differences in Primary and CIRC (Secondary review): For Discussion
p.000009:
p.000009: 1. CIRC would usually make unanimous decision but could decide to accept a majority decision.
p.000009: 2. Where a decision is made to defer approval pending provision of additional information the Cook Islands Research
p.000009: Secretariat will advise both the Primary Reviewer and CIRC on the issues and the requirements to be met by the Research
p.000009: Team.
p.000009: 3. Where proposals and the review process raise technical, regulatory or ethical issues the CIRC may seek advice
p.000009: from an external body such as the Health Research Council of New Zealand or the Environmental Risk Management Agency of
p.000009: New Zealand.
p.000009: 4. The quorum for CIRC meetings should be 50% + 1 i.e. with 6 members 4 if the quorum. The Chair should have a
p.000009: single vote. Conflicts of interest (COI) should be noted (and recorded in the minutes of meetings).
p.000009:
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General/Other / Ease of Access
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p.000026: is a country that because of its size, location and environment and its culture, attracts researchers. Such an
p.000026: environment requires a strong infrastructure for research. An infrastructure that is liberating to encourage research
p.000026: yet, at the same time, one that protects the Cook Islands and its people from exploitation.
p.000026:
p.000026:
p.000026: c. Within the framework is a code of ethics and good research practice. These have been developed by the Cook
p.000026: Islands and are based on the principles described in the Guidelines for Pacific Health Research (HRC NZ 2005). All
p.000026: researchers conducting research in the Cook Islands will be expected to subscribe to the Code a responsibility which is
p.000026: reflected in the conditions for a Research Permit.
p.000026:
p.000026:
p.000026: d. The policy will create an enabling environment for the development of national research capacity that is
p.000026: essential to support the sustainable development of the Cook Islands. This will encourage and support Cook
p.000026: Islanders need to undertake research which will contribute to the country’s development goals and to the personal
p.000026: advancement and empowerment of its people. The right research environment is a pre-requisite for a flourishing
p.000026: research tradition.
p.000026:
p.000026:
p.000026: e. Dissemination of research findings and their translation into evidence informed policies, services, processes and
p.000026: products is essential and must be encouraged and be timely to be effective. Transfer of knowledge to a broad community
p.000026: of interest is important if the benefits of research are to be understood and realised.
p.000026:
p.000026:
p.000026: f. Ease of access to research data and its analysis are important if opportunities are to be maximised. The
p.000026: advantages arising from use of modern information technology systems is recognised in the policy.
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p.000026:
p.000026:
p.000026: g. The policy builds on the existing processes that have been in place for many years. It will seek to add value
p.000026: and will promote research which supports the National Sustainable Development Plan (2011-2014) – The Pathway for
p.000026: Sustainable Development in the Cook Islands.
p.000026:
p.000026:
p.000026: h. The policy will provide mechanisms to link researchers across sectors, research areas and communities to build
p.000026: collaborative research programmes and partnerships. The value of regional and international research is also
p.000026: recognised and the Cook Islands will participate in such activities to enhance outcomes for its community.
p.000026:
p.000026:
p.000026: i. The policy will formulate, wherever appropriate, the links between research and development to enhance economic,
p.000026: social, cultural and environmental outcomes.
p.000026:
p.000026:
p.000026: Principles for conduct of research in the Cook Islands
p.000026: The following seven principles are based on those developed by the HRC NZ for conduct of research in the Pacific.
p.000026: - Relevance – Research should contribute to identified priorities and national goals and outcomes e.g. National
p.000026: Sustainable Development Plan (2007 – 2010)
p.000026: - Participation – Cook Islands people should participate at all levels and stages of a research project and also
p.000026: provide support for the Cook Islands member(s) of the research team.
p.000026: - Quality – All research should be of high quality, well-designed and delivering valid reliable results which stand
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General/Other / Relationship to Authority
Searching for indicator authority:
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p.000009: be that of the host institution. For Cook Islands led projects ethics review approval will be conducted by the
p.000009: relevant Cook Islands Government Ministry (e.g. Ministry of Health). Where necessary the CIRC may seek advice (‘second
p.000009: opinion’) on ethical issues from international bodies with appropriate expertise (e.g. Health Research Council of New
p.000009: Zealand Ethics Committee).
p.000009:
p.000009: Where other regulatory approvals are likely to be required (e.g. biosecurity, hazardous substances, clinical trials)
p.000009: investigators should seek advice on requirements from the Cook Islands Research Unit prior to submission of an
p.000009: application.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 6. Intellectual Property
p.000009: The underlying principle of is that benefits arising from development of IP should benefit the Cook Islands. Where IP
p.000009: generation is a possible outcome of a research project the First Named Investigator should describe how protection and
p.000009: development of any project related IP will benefit the Cook Islands.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: D. Curriculum Vitae
p.000009: A brief CV (no more than two pages) for the First Named Investigator must be attached to the application. It should
p.000009: include a description of qualifications and expertise relevant to the proposed research. The CV should be dated.
p.000009: Relevant information should also be included for all other named investigators.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: E. Declarations
p.000009: The First Named Investigator and Institutional Authority must sign and date the application. The signed Declaration
p.000009: page should be faxed or sent as a PDF to the National Research Unit if the application is completed online.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
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p.000009: d) Process to Obtain Approval to Conduct Research in the Cook Islands
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: Proposal
p.000009: Cook Islands Research Secretariat
p.000009:
p.000009: Primary Review
p.000009: Secondary Review
p.000009:
p.000009: Declined
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: Deferred
p.000009:
p.000009: Submitted
p.000009: Technical Review
p.000009: (CIRC)
p.000009:
p.000009: Approved
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: Researcher(s)
p.000009:
p.000009: Permit and conditions issued
p.000009:
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p.000009:
p.000009: Process
p.000009: 1. Research proposal is submitted on official form to the Cook Islands Research Secretariat at the Central Policy
p.000009: and Planning Office of the Office of the Prime Minister.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: 2. Primary review conducted by Ministry, Department or Organisation official(s). Criteria:
p.000009:
p.000009: - Research will contribute to sector priorities.
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p.000009: e.g. diabetes
p.000009: Population group studies to identify relationships between genes, environment and health.
p.000009: Identification of links between various Pacific Island populations and other ethnic groups.
p.000009: Studies exploring genes in diseases prevalent in the Cook Islands population.
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: Timeframe until occurring in research
p.000009: In the future ( > 10 years)
p.000009: Currently being done
p.000009: In the future
p.000009:
p.000009: ( > 5 years)
p.000009: In the future ( > 3 years)
p.000009: In the future (unknown timeframe)
p.000009: In the future ( > 1 years)
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: • Need for community consultation on any proposal to involve the Cook Islands population in gene studies.
p.000009: NB Likely that the Cook Islands population in New Zealand may participate in many of the studies identified above.
p.000009: • All studies would need review (primary review and external technical advice) and the Cook Islands Research
p.000009: Committee.
p.000009:
p.000009: • All studies would require ethical approval (and external expert advice).
p.000009: • Where relevant, issues related to indigenous peoples’ rights would need to be addressed.
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p.000009:
p.000009: g) Legislative Framework
p.000009:
p.000009: Application process
p.000009:
p.000009: Decision
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: Decline
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: Appeal
p.000009:
p.000009: Approved
p.000009: With conditions
p.000009: Conditions fulfilled
p.000009:
p.000009: Without conditions
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: Agreement
p.000009: Signed agreement and payment received
p.000009: Authority to Enter
p.000009:
p.000009: Presented to Immigration on entry
p.000009:
p.000009: Research in Cook Islands
p.000009:
p.000009: Breach No breach
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009:
p.000009: International researcher
p.000009:
p.000009: Deportation
p.000009: Research continuing
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p.000009: received and the researcher is authorised to conduct their work. The diagram should remove the "with/without
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p.000009: Note: "Final research report and raw data filed" - Under the Research Agreement there should be a clause that ensures
p.000009: the Researcher submits copies of their work for approval before it can be endorsed by the CIRC/CIG, and later published
p.000009: by the 'host institution'.
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p.000009: This diagram shows the proposed legal framework.
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p.000009: The application process through the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) and Cook Islands Research Committee results in a
p.000009: decision of either approval or decline of the research proposal. Declined applications can be appealed or the applicant
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p.000009: Approved application result in a Research Agreement being produced by the OPM, which is a contract between the
p.000009: researcher and the Cook Islands detailing the terms on conditions of doing the research. The Research Agreement will
p.000009: then be sent to the researcher who will need to sign it and get their institution to sign it, if appropriate. The
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p.000009: Agreement with the appropriate fee to the OPM. The OPM would process the Research Agreement and fee and send the
p.000009: researcher a research permit and an authority to enter the Cook Islands for the purposes of doing research.
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p.000009: On arrival in the Cook Islands of an international researcher would be able to elect to enter the country for the
p.000009: purposes of research in their arrival card (changes required to the current arrival card) and present their research
p.000009: permit and authority to enter.
p.000009: The research would then commence in the Cook Islands.
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p.000009: If there was any breach of the Research Agreement during the course of the research then it would be possible to
p.000009: suspend the research permit until the breach was corrected or to revoke the research permit. If the research permit was
p.000009: revoked this would also revoke the authority to enter and an international researcher could then be deported. There
p.000009: would also be powers to cease research products and equipment, if appropriate.
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p.000009: If the breach occurs after the research is completed then the researcher’s institution would be informed and the
p.000009: researcher would be blacklisted.
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p.000009: As the legislation in the Cook Islands on intellectual property is currently under review and development, the
p.000009: mechanisms for dealing with intellectual property are left open and any appropriate clauses could be written into the
p.000009: Research Agreement. However it was envisaged that the Research agreement would take ownership of all intellectual
p.000009: property produced by the research
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p.000009: Parts of this legislative framework tie in with immigration and it is likely that small alterations would be required
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p.000009: 2. If the Primary Reviewer approves and the CIRC decide to decline a proposal it would be appropriate for CIRC to
p.000009: meet with the Primary Reviewer to discuss the point(s) at issue. If agreement can not be reached a ‘second opinion’
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p.000026: g. The policy builds on the existing processes that have been in place for many years. It will seek to add value
p.000026: and will promote research which supports the National Sustainable Development Plan (2011-2014) – The Pathway for
p.000026: Sustainable Development in the Cook Islands.
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p.000026: h. The policy will provide mechanisms to link researchers across sectors, research areas and communities to build
p.000026: collaborative research programmes and partnerships. The value of regional and international research is also
p.000026: recognised and the Cook Islands will participate in such activities to enhance outcomes for its community.
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p.000026: i. The policy will formulate, wherever appropriate, the links between research and development to enhance economic,
p.000026: social, cultural and environmental outcomes.
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p.000026: Principles for conduct of research in the Cook Islands
p.000026: The following seven principles are based on those developed by the HRC NZ for conduct of research in the Pacific.
p.000026: - Relevance – Research should contribute to identified priorities and national goals and outcomes e.g. National
p.000026: Sustainable Development Plan (2007 – 2010)
p.000026: - Participation – Cook Islands people should participate at all levels and stages of a research project and also
p.000026: provide support for the Cook Islands member(s) of the research team.
p.000026: - Quality – All research should be of high quality, well-designed and delivering valid reliable results which stand
p.000026: up to peer review. The methodology should be culturally acceptable.
p.000026: - Commitment – Researchers need to make a commitment to work with and for the Cook Islands communities. Where
p.000026: possible this should be sustainable.
p.000026: - Relationships – Establishment of significant and sustainable relationships are essential not only to build
p.000026: capacity but also to ensure research knowledge is translated into outcomes.
p.000026: - Reciprocity – Reciprocity requires that knowledge gained through research will be shared with and used to benefit
p.000026: research participants and where appropriate other people.
p.000026: - Capacity Building – Capacity building through research is essential if research for development is to be
p.000026: successful.
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p.000026: In addition to the above principles that are five others which relate to ethics and where appropriate these
p.000026: requirements should also be met.
p.000026: - Respect – The researcher and research participants should each respect each other and demonstrate respect.
p.000026: - Cultural Competency – Researchers are required to create safe and enabling research environments that support
p.000026: culturally competent practice. Understanding the beliefs, values and practices of all those involved is paramount.
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p.000026: - Meaningful Engagement – All activities must involve meaningful engagement enabling effective consultation and
p.000026: conduct of research.
p.000026: - Rights – All those to be involved in research must have the right and freedom to make an informed choice as to
p.000026: whether to participate.
p.000026: - Protection – Pacific research relationships are often based on structural societal inequalities and care must be
p.000026: taken to protect those less powerful. Indigenous Pacific knowledge and knowledge holders should be protected.
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p.000026: As noted above it is implicit that the results of all research be disseminated widely and utilised to deliver
p.000026: knowledge, economic, environmental, cultural, health and social outcomes for the Cook Islands. Where the results of
p.000026: research are of commercial value the benefits should be shared between the researcher(s) and the Cook Islands.
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p.000009: included on the Cook Islands Research Website, if the proposal is approved.
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p.000009: 5. Research Sector(s)
p.000009: To ensure that a research proposal receives appropriate review the Research Sector(s) which describes the research
p.000009: should be checked. Information on the research priorities for each of the sectors is available on the
p.000009: www.research.gov.ck. If your research falls outside the research sectors listed check the ‘other’ box and briefly
p.000009: describe the research sector.
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p.000009: B. Description of the Project
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p.000009: 1. Rationale for Project (max half a page)
p.000009: This section should be no more than half a page and it should explain the links between the proposed research and the
p.000009: Cook Islands priorities for the research area. It should also describe the potential contribution that the research
p.000009: will make to the economic, environmental, social and health goals and to development of knowledge.
p.000009:
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p.000009: 2. Description of Project (max 1 page)
p.000009: This section should describe the goals and specific objectives of the research
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p.000009: project. Details of methodologies and proposed methods of analysis should be described. Proposed outputs of the
p.000009: research should be detailed.
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p.000009: 3. Dissemination of Research Results (max 1 page)
p.000009: This section should describe how the results of the research project will be disseminated to end-users. Plans which
p.000009: describe how the Cook Islands will benefit from the research should also be described.
p.000009:
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p.000009: 4. Description of Research Capacity Strengthening (max half a page)
p.000009: It is important that research conducted in the Cook Islands contributes to strengthening of the local research
p.000009: capacity. This section should describe how the proposed research will contribute to this goal. Where possible
p.000009: training positions should be supported on the research project.
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p.000009: 5. Collection of Samples (max half a page)
p.000009: This section should describe what samples (e.g. minerals, marine, fauna, flora or human) are to be collected during the
p.000009: research project. Details of where and how they will be used together with the proposed plans to dispose of the
p.000009: samples at the end of the project should be described.
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p.000009: C. Regulatory Approvals
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p.000009: 1. Source of Research Funds
p.000009: It is expected that all research projects will have received full financial support prior to applying for and receiving
p.000009: a Research Permit. This section seeks details of the funding agency/donor agency supporting the research, together
p.000009: with an estimate of the total costs and the % of the total project costs which would be expended in the Cook Islands.
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p.000009: 2. Type of Research Permit Sought (for administrative purposes)
p.000009: This section seeks information as to whether the research project is led by a Cook Island researcher or permanent
p.000009: resident of the Cook Islands (i.e. as First Named Investigator) or by a foreign researcher.
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p.000009: 3. Type of Research (for administrative purposes)
p.000009: This section seeks information on the origins of the research. Is it commissioned by a Ministry in the Cook Islands,
p.000009: commissioned/sponsored by a donor agency (e.g. ADB, WHO, NZAID), investigator initiated or initiated by a private
p.000009: sector agency/organisation (e.g. pharmaceutical company).
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p.000009: 4. Research Location (for administrative purposes)
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p.000009: and decides on the outcome. Criteria:
p.000009: - Research will benefit the Cook Islands.
p.000009: - Cultural issues have been adequately addressed.
p.000009: - Plans to disseminate results are appropriate.
p.000009: - Proposed research has received a primary review.
p.000009: - Research has an appropriate level of funding.
p.000009: - Proposed study has regulatory and ethical approvals.
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p.000009: 5. If the proposal is approved the Research Secretariat will negotiate any conditions with Researcher and/or
p.000009: Research Team and issue permit.
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p.000009: 6. If proposal is deferred the Research Secretariat may seek additional information from the Researcher and/or
p.000009: Research Team and/or decide to seek an additional review(s).
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p.000009: e) Secondary Review of Research Proposal by CIRC
p.000009: For use by the Office of the Prime Minister and Cook Islands Research Committee
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p.000009: To be completed by Cook Islands Research Secretariat
p.000009: 1. First Named Investigator:
p.000009: 2. Title of Research Project:
p.000009: 3. Copy of Research Proposal is attached Yes
p.000009: 4. Copy of Primary Review is attached: Yes
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p.000009: To be complete by CIRC members
p.000009: 1. Is the proposed research consistent with national priorities and will the research provide benefits to the Cook
p.000009: Islands?
p.000009: Yes No
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p.000009: 2. Are all arrangements, including funding and cultural issues, to conduct the research appropriate?
p.000009: Yes Not clear No
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p.000009: If not clear what additional information is required?
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p.000009: 3. Has the Primary Review recommended the proposal be approved?
p.000009: Yes No
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p.000009: 4. Will the proposed research strengthen research capacity in the Cook Islands?
p.000009: Yes No
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p.000009: 5. Recommendations:
p.000009: Research permit approved.
p.000009: Research permit declined.
p.000009: Research permit deferred.
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p.000009: If Research Permit deferred please provide details of additional information required::
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p.000009: Details of person completing the Primary Review
p.000009: Name: Position:
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p.000009: f) Framework for Conduct of Human Genetics Studies in Cook Islands
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p.000009: Different types of Genetic Studies
p.000009: 1. Personalised Medical Treatment
p.000009: Due to genetic differences between people a disease can appear slightly differently in different patients. Some of
p.000009: this variability is due to genetic differences between individuals. Personalised medicine refers to the process
p.000009: of analysing a person’s genes to identify the type of disease that they have or their response to that disease. This
p.000009: information is then used to create or choose a personalised medicine that is designed to treat the exact from of the
p.000009: disease that they face.
p.000009:
p.000009: An example of this kind of medicine is Herceptin treatment for breast cancer. Herceptin is a humanised
p.000009: monoclonal antibody that which binds to the HER2/neu receptor that is over-expressed in some breast cancers. If
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Appendix
Indicator List
| Indicator | Vulnerability |
|---|
| access | Access to Social Goods |
| accessXtoXinformation | Access to information |
| authority | Relationship to Authority |
| belief | Religion |
| culturally | cultural difference |
| drug | Drug Usage |
| easeXofXaccess | Ease of Access |
| education | education |
| ethnic | Ethnicity |
| family | Motherhood/Family |
| indigenous | Indigenous |
| opinion | philosophical differences/differences of opinion |
| property | Property Ownership |
| single | Marital Status |
Indicator Peers (Indicators in Same Vulnerability)
Trigger Words
capacity
cultural
ethics
harm
protect
protection
risk
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