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Research Ethics/Protection of Human Participants

EthOS Hub

Using a customer service approach within the constraints of regulatory requirements, the Research Ethics Office is responsible for the ethical oversight of human participants involved in research. Any research project involving human participants (or their data/biological materials), whether funded or not, must receive REB approval by one of the Research Ethics Boards prior to commencement.

Overview of Research Ethics

Resources and information on how to apply for REB approval.

Research Ethics Boards (REBs)

An overview of the Research Ethics Boards (REB) and submission deadlines.

Indigenous Research Ethics

Resources to help support ethical engagement between researchers and Indigenous peoples, communities, and lands.

Templates & Resources

Resources to help researchers confidently engage in ethical research involving human participants.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions.

REB Working Group Report

Report from the REB Working group to Research Services Office with information and updates on recommendations.

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    • Human Participants
      • Overview of Research Ethics
      • Research Ethics Boards (REBs)
      • Indigenous Research Ethics
      • Templates & Resources
      • FAQs
      • REB Working Group Report
  • Research Integrity and Conflict of Interest
  • Patenting, Licensing, and Commercialization
  • Honours and Awards
  • Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance
  • Other Considerations and Resources
  • Forms, Policies, Guidelines, and Procedures
  • Interactive Support Sessions for Researchers
  • Research Administration Information Management System (RAIMS)
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The Office of Research oversees a $186 million research enterprise across seven colleges, our regional campus at Ridgetown, 15 research centres, and the University of Guelph/Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Agreement. We are committed to supporting the research programs of University of Guelph faculty across all disciplines.

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