The Research Ethics System is the University's online system thatÌýsupports the development of study protocols along with the review and notification of ethical clearance.
Log into the system using your WatIAM credentials. If you are not a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ member, please contact researchethics@uwaterloo.ca to request access. Ìý
Please use current versions ofÌýChrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft EdgeÌýwhen using the system.Ìý
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Updates
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À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ has become a member of ). CANTRAIN is an initiative focused on building clinical trial research competency through experiential and engaged learning opportunities and expert . CANTRAIN provides a , and awards through . If you are interested in enrolling any of the CANTRAIN courses is required.Ìý
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As of March 18, 2024, a single ethics review model for minimal risk research () will be followed by the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ research ethics boards for studies involving multiple REBs or multiple institutions. Please see multi-jurisdictional research and research ethics review guideline and contact Research Ethics for more information about how this might apply to your research.
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The was released with updates in January 2023. Refer to the outlining the major changes. Ìý
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By December 31, 2023, all researchers will be required to complete the before submitting a research ethics application on which they are named. The tutorial has been updated and includes a section on research involving Indigenous Peoples. See requirement for Human Research Ethics Training for more information. If you have already completed the TCPS2 2022 tutorial it does not need to be completed again.Ìý
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Read the . Learn more about data management, resources for Indigenous research, and why people participate in research.Ìý
New Resources
The following resources are new or have been updated:ÌýÌý
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Report problems (November 2024)
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Guideline on research with Region of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ school boards (October 2024)
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Guideline on securing human research participant information and data (September 2024)
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Guideline for submitting a modification (amendment) in the online system (September 2024)
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Guideline for conducting research when participants are part of an organization or group (July 2024)
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(October 2023) (YouTube Video)
Questions?
Contact Research Ethics.Ìý
Need help?
to discuss your study.Ìý
FAQ for using the Research Ethics System or view theÌýResearch Ethics SystemÌýtraining guide.
Updated November 1, 2024