When preparing your research ethics application for review, the following information may be helpful:
Risk level
Determining participant vulnerability
How the HREB reviews applications based on risk level
Types of review
Understanding minimal risk and delegated review
Examples of activities NOT requiring ethics approval
Types of studies that would require a full board review
Guidelines:
What if I survey teachers or have children in school as participants?
Conducting Research in K-12 Schools
Does Research Using Social Media Platforms Require Research Ethics Board Review?
Is existing information on SM platforms considered "private", or "in the public domain"?
Forms and Templates:
Letter of Informed Consent Template
Letter of Assent Template (for younger child)
UFV Student Course-Based Research Consent Template (for instructor use only in an HREB approved course)
Notification of Temporary or Permanent change of Principal Investigator
HREB Request for Ethical Review WORD (WORD - For reference only)
Indigenous Research Form (WORD - for reference only)
Confirmation of Faculty Supervisor Approval Form
Request for In Principle Review of Research Protocol and Release of Funds (in ROMEO)
Project scope
If my project has changed, do I need to submit a new request?
I have a multi-year project, do I have to submit a new request every year?
What should I do if my research involves multiple institutions?
Course-based research
How can I apply for course-based research approval?