The Research Ethics System is the University's online system that supports the development of study protocols along with the review and notification of ethical clearance.
Log into the system using your WatIAM credentials. If you are not a Waterloo member, please contact researchethics@uwaterloo.ca to request access.
Please use current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge when using the system.
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Updates
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Are you a graduate student who will be preparing a research ethics application? Learn more about research ethics and tips for preparing your research ethics application at an interactive workshop on February 11th, 2025. Register to attend.
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Waterloo has become a member of CANTRAIN (CANadian Consortium of Clinical Trial TRAINing platform). CANTRAIN is an online modular training initiative focused on building clinical trial research competency through experiential and engaged learning opportunities and expert mentorship. CANTRAIN provides a webinar series, and awards through student fellowships and internship funding. If you are interested in enrolling any of the CANTRAIN courses registration is required.
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As of March 18, 2024, a single ethics review model for minimal risk research (TCPS 2, 8.1) will be followed by the University of Waterloo research ethics boards for studies involving multiple REBs or multiple institutions. Please see multi-jurisdictional research and research ethics review guideline and contact Research Ethics for more information about how this might apply to your research.
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The Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS2, 2022) was released with updates in January 2023. Refer to the February 8, 2023 memo outlining the major changes.
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By December 31, 2023, all researchers will be required to complete the TCPS2 Course on Research Ethics (CORE) 2022 tutorial before submitting a research ethics application on which they are named. The tutorial has been updated and includes a section on research involving Indigenous Peoples. See requirement for Human Research Ethics Training for more information. If you have already completed the TCPS2 2022 tutorial it does not need to be completed again.
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Read the Fall 2024 bulletin. Learn more about data management, resources for Indigenous research, why people participate in research and CITI training that is available through December 2024.
New Resources
The following resources are new or have been updated:
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Report problems (November 2024)
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Guideline on research with Region of Waterloo school boards (October 2024)
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Guideline on securing human research participant information and data (September 2024)
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Guideline for submitting a modification (amendment) in the online system (September 2024)
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Guideline for conducting research when participants are part of an organization or group (July 2024)
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Video for submitting an ethics application in the online system (October 2023) (YouTube Video)
Questions?
Contact Research Ethics.
Need help?
Book a consultation to discuss your study.
FAQ for using the Research Ethics System or view the Research Ethics System training guide.
Updated November 1, 2024