Any research project with human participants will be submitted to the University Human Subject Research Committee (HSRC) for ethics review. This includes:
- faculty research
- graduate Projects and Theses
- undergraduate and graduate independent studies
The approval or waiver must be obtained prior to the recruitment and data collection phases of the study.
The centralization of the ethics review process facilitates continuing ethics review and oversight of all human research affiliated with the University, as well as communication between the Office of Research & Innovation Services (ORIS) and researchers regarding legal requirements for ethics review of health information research. For information see: Tri-Council Policy Statement on the Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
Human Research Application Forms
Application for Ethical Review of Human Participant Research (Education)
Application for Waiver of Ethical Review of Human Research
Informed Consent Forms
Parental/Guardian Consent Form (Education)
Adult Participant Consent Form (Education)
Human Research Study Reporting Requirements
Researchers conducting studies with human participants must submit an annual status report for studies exceeding one year in length or an end-of-study report for projects lasting less than one year. Reports are to be submitted to susan.entz@uleth.ca.
Annual Report: Human Research Annual Report and Renewal Form
End-of-Study Report: Human Research End-Of-Study Form
Guidelines
Guidelines for Submission of a New Application for Ethical Review of Human Research (Education)
Request for Access to Zone 6 Schools - Guidelines
Guidelines for Submission of an Amendment to an Approved Human Research Protocol
HSR Application Exemplar 1 Note: This exemplar contains documentation which address all components of a complete, comprehensive and complex HSR Application. Your application may not require all of these components depending upon the complexity of your research.
HSR Application Exemplar 2 Note: This exemplar represents the HSR Application for a less complex research project, consisting of a simple on-line survey requiring the consent only of adults who voluntarily choose to participate. Your application mayrequire more information and supporting documentation depending upon the complexity of your research.
University of Lethbridge Contacts
University of Lethbridge Office of Research Services
University of Lethbridge Human Subject Review information
University of Lethbridge Human Subject Research Committee
Contacts
Office of Research Services (ORIS) - Susan Entz, Research Ethics Officer
Faculty of Education - Christy Audet, Research and Placement Services