Conducting Research Involving Politeknik Brunei (PB) Students or Staff (For Non-PB Researchers)

Researchers from outside Politeknik Brunei who are interested in conducting research involving PB students or staff must follow the process outlined below:

Step 1: Obtain Research Clearance from Your Own Institution

Before approaching Politeknik Brunei, ensure that:

• You have received research clearance or ethics approval from your home institution.
• This may include clearance from a Research Ethics Committee, Institutional Review Board (IRB), or a similar body.

Step 2: Submit a Formal Request to Politeknik Brunei

• Your institution must send a formal request (memo or letter) addressed to Politeknik Brunei, clearly stating:
  • The intent to conduct research at PB,
  • The purpose and scope of the research,
  • The targeted participants (students and/or staff),
  • Any relevant supporting documents (e.g., research proposal, ethical clearance, consent forms).

Step 3: Wait for Acknowledgement from PB

• Politeknik Brunei must receive and acknowledge the formal request before any further steps are taken by the researcher.

Step 4: Submit the PB Survey Dissemination Request Form (PB SDRF)

• Once the formal request has been acknowledged by PB, the researcher may complete and submit the PB Survey Dissemination Request Form (PB SDRF).
• Submit the completed form to:
   researchrequest@pb.edu.bn

Step 5: Await Approval from Politeknik Brunei

• PB will review your application and supporting documents.
• Only upon receiving formal approval from PB, the researcher may proceed with data collection or contact with PB staff/students.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete or prematurely submitted forms will not be processed.
• All communication should be professional and routed through the appropriate institutional channels.
• Approval is not guaranteed and may depend on internal policies and ethical considerations.