Research Ethics Education  

There are many options for learning about research ethics:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Online:

The purpose of the online tutorial for the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2) is to help educate the research community about

the principles, standards and procedures for governing research involving human participants.  It also facilitates the use, interpretation and implementation of the TCPS 2.

The TCPS 2 Tutorial Course on Research Ethics (CORE) is available at http://tcps2core.ca/welcome 

"CORE provides an applied approach to the guidance provided in TCPS 2. This self-paced course is a media-rich learning experience that features interactive exercises and multi-disciplinary examples.  CORE consists of eight modules ranging from Core Principles to REB Review.  It is designed primarily for the use of researchers and REB members-though anyone may take this course and print their own certificate of completion." Government of Canada, The Interagency Advisory Panel on Research Ethics (PRE), June, 2011.

Who should do the tutorial?

• Researchers
• Research Ethics Board (REB) members and administrators
• Research Administrators
• Students who may undertake research involving humans
• Actual or potential research participants
• Members of the general public
• Policy Analysts

University Community:

The SMU Research Ethics Board highly encourages faculty and students to attend the information sessions that are held throughout the academic  year especially if it is your first time completing a research ethics application form, you had trouble filling in your research ethics form before, are doing new research and are unsure how to conduct it ethically, need a refresher or have worries. 

The learning objectives of the sessions included for participants are:

• To become familiar with the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Human Participants (TCPS 2), SMU Senate and SMU REB policies and guidelines as they pertain to research ethics
• To understand the ethics application submission requirements
• To understand the ethics review process at SMU
• To understand pre and post SMU REB approval requirements
• To understand how/when to seek help during the ethics review process if needed

Fall Session:

Fall Session:              October 7, 2011- 1- 2 pm, Atrium 212

Winter Session:

Winter Session:        January 27, 2012- 1-2 pm, Atrium 212

No registration required.  All faculty and students are welcome.   We welcome your suggestions and feedback.

In-class:

Please contact the Office of Research Ethics (ethics@smu.ca, 420-5728, Atrium 211) to request an information session for your class.  Sessions are designed to introduce faculty and students from across all disciplines to ethical issues surrounding research involving human participants. Please advise the Research Ethics Office if you would like your information session tailored to suit your or your group's line of research.  You may request an information session whether you are a faculty member or student.  The duration of the session can be tailored to suit the class schedule.

Graduate Students:

Please refer to your Graduate Studies Orientation Handbook, Sections 7.0-7.6 for information on the SMU Research Ethics Board's requirements. http://fgsr.smu.ca/documents/GraduateStudentHandbook_2010_11DRAFT.pdf  If you have any questions, please call or visit the Office of Research Ethics (ethics@smu.ca, 420-5728, Atrium 211).

New Faculty:

Please refer to your New Faculty Orientation Handbook, Sections 10.0-10.6 for information on the SMU Research Ethics Board's requirements. http://fgsr.smu.ca/documents/FacultyHandbook2010_merged.pdf If you have any questions, please call or visit the Office of Research Ethics (ethics@smu.ca, 420-5728, Atrium 211).

SMU Research Ethics Board Website:

The Research Ethics Board's website is continuously updated on upcoming education sessions and your Frequently Asked Questions. 

Office of Research Ethics:

Please feel free to call or visit the Office of Research Ethics located in the Atrium Building, Room 211(ethics@smu.ca, 420-5728) for a consultation.