At Queen’s, we recognize the profound impact research can have on individuals, communities, and society. Upholding the highest standards of research ethics is central to our mission, ensuring all studies respect the rights, safety, and dignity of human participants.
Our web pages serve as a comprehensive resource hub, offering researchers a wealth of information, guidelines, templates, and tools to navigate the complexities of ethical research.
Ethics boards
Queen’s research ethics boards diligently review research protocols and applications to ensure ethical guidelines and principles are upheld. Queen’s has two established research ethics boards: Health Sciences and Affiliated Teaching Hospitals Research Ethics Board (HSREB) and the General Research Ethics Board (GREB) and an affiliated research ethics pool to assist where specialized knowledge is necessary.
Ethics toolbox
Whether you’re new to research or managing a complex study, we can help you understand requirements, avoid common pitfalls, and navigate the application process with confidence. Our ethics toolbox includes:
- guidelines and templates
- application and event forms
- standard operating procedures
- informed consent forms
- training resources
Weekly virtual drop-ins
Join the research ethics team at our weekly virtual drop-in sessions, hosted every Tuesday and Thursday on Microsoft Teams. Follow-up meetings can be arranged, as needed.
Contact the Ethics team
View ethics team directory
News and updates
Queen's Federalwide Assurance Number: FWA00004184
GREB IRB Number: IRB00003062
HSREB IRB Number: IRB00001173