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Research Ethics/Protection of Human Participants

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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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