Research Ethics Board

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Bishop's University Research Ethics Policy

This policy is intended to ensure that the highest ethical standards in the conduct of research involving human participants are maintained at the University in compliance with the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS 2).  It requires that all research projects involving human participants undertaken by members of the university community - including all faculty, staff and students, including students carrying out research as part of class assignments - fall within the jurisdiction of the REB.

Guidelines for the submission of research protocols

All research that involves human participants (interviews, questionnaires, surveys, etc.) requires ethics review and approval before the research is started.  This document provides detailed guidelines for faculty members, graduate students and undergraduate students in regards to submitting research protocols for review by the REB.

CORE: Course on research ethics -- Tutorial for the Tri-Council policy statement (TCPS 2): Ethical conduct for research involving humans

“CORE provides an applied approach to the guidance provided in TCPS 2. This self-paced course is a media-rich learning experience that features interactive exercises and multi-disciplinary examples. CORE consists of eight modules ranging from Core Principles to REB Review. It is designed primarily for the use of researchers and REB members – though anyone may take this course and print their own certificate of completion.” (www.pre.ethics.gc.ca)

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For faculty and graduate students:

Ethics submission form for research involving human participants

All research that involves living human participants requires ethics review and approval by the REB.  Use this form to submit research protocols to the REB for review.

Deadlines:  1st of the month (September - June), or the following business day if the 1st of the month falls on a weekend or holiday. The REB meets on the second Friday of each month (September - June).

For undergraduate students:

Ethics submission form for research involving human participants

All research that involves living human participants requires ethics review and approval.  Use this form to submit research protocols to your supervisor for review and approval by your Department.  Please refer to the Guidelines for the submission of research protocols for more information.

Annual report form

Researchers are obliged to furnish annual reports to the REB in regards to their completed or continuing projects.  Use this form to provide this required information.

Release of funds form

This form allows researchers to apply for the early release of funds to enable the initial phases of their work not involving human subjects.  Note that no work with human subjects can begin until a full REB application is submitted and approval is obtained.