Researchers have the right to request, and the NUREB has an obligation to provide, reconsideration of decisions affecting a research project. This includes a reasonable opportunity to meet with the NUREB, an explanation of the reasons for opinions or decisions, and written grounds for the decisions.

In cases when researchers and NUREB cannot reach an agreement through discussion and reconsideration, Nipissing University will permit review of the NUREB decision by the Appeal Board. Researchers must apply in writing to the Vice-President, Academic and Research within two (2) months of NUREB negative decision. The Vice-President, Academic and Research may refuse to grant an appeal for non-compliance of the proposal with the substance of the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS).

Appeals may be granted only on procedural grounds or when there is a significant disagreement over an interpretation of the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS) at www.pre.ethics.gc.ca