Research Ethics Board - Terms of Reference

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Research Ethics Board - Terms of Reference
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Policy Details
Policy number
5.7.2020.B (Research NU-RES-2011.08)
Policy category Research
Responsible department
Provost and Vice-President, Academic
Graduate Studies and Research Office
Approval authority Board of Governors
Original approval date
Next review date

Policy Summary

This policy defines the role and responsibilities of the Nipissing University Research Ethics Board (NUREB) in overseeing research involving human participants. It outlines ethics review processes, approval requirements, ongoing monitoring procedures, and the responsibilities of researchers to ensure research is conducted ethically and in accordance with national standards.

In this policy, you will find:

  • Principle 
  • Core Principles
  • Mandate 
  • Purpose
  • Authority 
  • TCPS Tutorial Requirement 
  • Appointments and Terms of Service 
  • Membership
  • Meetings and Administrative Support
  • Responsibilities
  • Levels of Research Ethics Review 
  • Research Exempt from NUREB Review 
  • NUREB Annual Report
  • Ethical Approval vs. Institutional Authorization
  • Ongoing Review
  • Final Reports
  • Adverse Event or Unanticipated Issues 
  • Annual Review and Renewal 
  • Modifications
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Research 
  • Course-Based Research 
  • Acknowledging NUREB
  • Research Involving Indigenous Peoples 
  • Multi-Centred Research or Institutional Approval
  • Research In Other Jurisdictions or Countries 
  • Reconsideration and Appeals