Our Process

Initial review typically takes at least 4 weeks from date of submission. Applicants may be asked to provide further information and clarification following the review.

The following chart illustrates the Research Ethics Board process.

Notes for Investigators

• All CMCC investigators on an application to the Research Ethics Board must have updated research ethics training from the TCPS2CORE. This is a free course that can be accessed here.
• The Contact Investigator listed on the application will be invited to attend the meeting at which the application is reviewed; however, attendance is not required.
• Projects are rejected after three unsuccessful submissions.
• Investigators are required to keep the project certificate of approval on file. The certificate contains:
  • The Project Number assigned when a proposal is initially submitted to the ORA;
  • An REB Approval Number assigned when the project received ethical approval; and,
  • The duration of approval.
• Investigators must report on the status of their project, using the Project Report or Closure form. Projects for which the ORA has not received a status report, and the expiry date has passed, will be deemed closed and will no longer be considered approved to continue testing.

Applicant Resources

Tri-Council Policy Statement

TCPS2CORE

CIHR patient partner materials

CMCC REB forms and materials