A new e-system for Research Ethics (REB) applications is launching on July 25, 2024.
The Research Ethics Online System – EthOS – brings a dynamic application form, real-time status information, collaboration features and powerful workflow functionality to improve user experience during the application, review and approval phases of human participant research protocols.
Training details will be made available upon launch and a robust support model for technical and process inquiries will support our smooth transition.
In advance of the launch, University of Guelph and University of Guelph-Humber human participant researchers are invited to attend an EthOS preview and discussion.
Interim Guidance
Until the new system launches, please continue to use the current forms and process as per the Research Ethics Approval Process guidelines and do not delay any applications in anticipation of using the new system. Any submissions that straddle timing for the old and new system will not need to be resubmitted.
Please note that due to the implementation, response times from the Ethics Office may be more delayed than usual and expedited review requests cannot be considered except in extenuating circumstances.
Feel free to contact the Ethics Office with questions at reb@uoguelph.ca anytime.