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REB Applications

Applications for ethics review of research proposals should be submitted to the HREB using the appropriate guidelines and forms.

Submission Checklist

General Research Ethics Applications

Application Process for Research Projects Involving Human Participants

  1. Review the Humber Policy on Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans.
  2. Complete the Humber REB Application Form and attach all required supporting documentation
  3. Review the entire application package to verify completeness
  4. Submit a single PDF copy of the application, including all necessary signatures, via email to reb@humber.ca (see side information for instructions on how to save and combine PDF files)

Multi-College Expert Panel Ethics Review Process

Applicants conducting minimum-risk research at multiple colleges in Ontario are eligible to apply for a letter of recommendation from the Multi-College Expert Panel to streamline the ethics approval process. Download the Multi-College Expert Panel review process document for more information. Researchers who receive a Multi-College Expert Panel recommendation must still submit their Expert Panel recommendation letter, along with the approved ethics materials to the Humber REB for clearance.

Application Process to Amend an Approved Ethics Protocol

  1. Complete the REB Protocol Change Request Form and attach all required supporting documentation
  2. Review the application form and attachments to verify completeness
  3. Submit a single PDF copy of the form, including all necessary signatures and attachments, via email to reb@humber.ca (see side information for instructions on how to save and combine PDF files)

Study Renewal and Completion Instructions

  1. Complete the REB Protocol Status Form and attach all required supporting documentation
  2. Review the application form and attachments to verify completeness
  3. Submit a single PDF copy of the form, including all necessary signatures and attachments, via email to reb@humber.ca (see side information for instructions on how to save and combine PDF files)

Course Designations

Application Process for Courses with Research Activities Involving Human Participants

  1. Review the Humber Policy on Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans
  2. Complete the REB Course Designation Application Form and attach all required supporting documentation
  3. Review the entire application package to verify completeness
  4. Submit a single PDF copy of the application, including all necessary signatures, via email to reb@humber.ca (see side information for instructions on how to save and combine PDF files)

Process to Amend an Approved Course Designation Protocol

  1. Complete the REB Course Designation Amendment Request Form and attach all required supporting documentation
  2. Review the application form and attachments to verify completeness
  3. Submit a single PDF copy of the form, including all necessary signatures and attachments, via email to reb@humber.ca (see side information for instructions on how to save and combine PDF files)

Course Designation Renewal

  1. Complete the REB Course Designation Continuation Request Form and attach all required supporting documentation
  2. Review the application form and attachments to verify completeness
  3. Submit a single PDF copy of the form, including all necessary signatures and attachments, via email to reb@humber.ca (see side information for instructions on how to save and combine PDF files)

Forms and Resources

Humber REB Application Form  REB Protocol Change Request Form  REB Protocol Status Form  REB Course Designation Application Form  REB Course Designation Amendment Request Form  REB Course Designation Continuation Request Form 

How to Save and Combine PDF Files

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