To,

The ICMR STS Program Coordinator

Indian Council of Medical Research

New Delhi, India

27th June 2024

Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject: Undertaking for commitment to obtain Ethical Clearance of ICMR STS 2024 Proposal before
commencement of research.

I, Dr. ……., working as Professor and Head in the Department of ………, and Ms. …………, …….Year
BDS student, Annoor Dental College & Hospital, Muvattpuzha, Kerala, hereby provide this undertaking
to obtain the ethical clearance, in support of the research proposal titled “Analysis of content and
labelling practices …………..” with reference No. ………., submitted for consideration under the ICMR
Short Term Studentship (STS) 2024 program.

I assure you that the research proposal will be submitted to the Institutional Human Ethics Committee
(IHEC) of the Institution for ethical review and clearance, prior to the commencement of the study. We
assure you that no data collection or any other research-related activity will be initiated till the ethical
clearance is received.

Yours sincerely

Signature of the studentSignature of the Guide

Name of the student: Name of the Guide: Dr.