SMU REB Review Request Forms

Applicants must review the SMU REB Review Criteria Standard Operating Procedure prior to submitting a review request to the REB.

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Need help with determining whether a plan needs to be submitted for REB review?

The TCPS 2 (2022) suggests that when in doubt about the applicability of the Policy to a particular project, the researcher shall seek the opinion of their home REB. Feel free to work together and check with us anytime even when only part of a plan has been designed. We're here to help and advise at early stages.

This type of request is optional, however should be the Step 1 interaction with the REB to learn whether the plan is considered "research" with "human participants" according to the TCPS 2; that therefore requires REB clearance (the submission of a Form 1 or Form 1 C application), or is exempt from REB clearance (not requiring the submission of a Form 1 or Form 1 C application.) A "review" of the intentions is provided for a request, regardless of the two possible outcomes of this type of review. Applicants are strongly advised to obtain this evaluation and receive a formal evaluation from the REB. The REB response to these type of request is quite quick (a few days). A fresh request must be submitted when changes to the (previous) intentions arise, the REB will reassess and consider the ("current") new plan. Please reach out to ethics@smu.ca for clarification and information about next steps when needed.

Request for Exemption Review Form

Initial REB Review

Form 1 - Application for Research Ethics Clearance for Research Involving Humans

Form 1 C - Application for Research Ethics Clearance for Research Involving Humans with Current Clearance by Another Canadian REB