TCPS 2 tutorial

Developed and designed to to support the Canadian research community's implementation of the Tri-Council Policy Statement for the Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2), the Panel on Research Ethics invites all researchers to take the online tutorial TCPS 2: CORE-2022 (Course on Research Ethics). 

Responsible Conduct of Research Training

As per the Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research (2021) and as a recipient of Tri-Agency funding, UNBC expects the highest standards of integrity from its researchers, trainees, students and staff as outlined in its Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) policies governing all research conducted under its jurisdiction. As such, adherence to this framework, Tri-Agency policies, as well as UNBC RCR policies and procedures is required. Thus it is strongly recommended that all UNBC researchers complete the RCR online training program hosted by the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program. 

Please note that after completing the RCR online training course, you will be provided with a certificate of completion to be uploaded into Romeo through the 'Responsible Conduct of Research Certification' form, if desired. It is recommended that researchers encourage their trainees, students and research staff to complete this training.

Canadian Institute for Health Research

Publications on ethics such as Best Practices for Protecting Privacy in Health Research and Aboriginal Ethics Policy are available through Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR). 

Northern Health

If you are conducting research in conjunction with Northern Health (NH), please contact their Research Review Committee for information on their review processes.

Indigenous Research Ethics Resources

Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHRBC) has developed a web page with a suite of Indigenous Resources to support research ethics board members, administrators, and BC's health research community at large to work with Indigenous peoples in respectful and inclusive ways and implement ethical research. A rich collection of guidance documents, videos and links to training courses are now available on MSHRBC's new web page, Indigenous Research Ethics Resources.

REACH BC: Connecting volunteers with health researchers in BC

Researchers can now post their studies to the REACH BC platform to find interested participants across BC. The REACH BC platform is hosted by REACH BC (a joint initiative of the health authorities and university partners in BC that connects volunteers with health researchers across BC).