- Research Integrity Policy
- Research Ethics Policy
- YukonU REB Terms of Reference
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- MOU Aurora College and YukonU Research Ethics Appeals
- A framework for cooperation between Aurora College's Research Ethics Committee and the Yukon University Research Ethics Board was established to provide support on appeals. This allows for a designated external committee to review research ethics appeals should it be necessary. See forms section for details on appeals procedure.
Yukon University Research Ethics Board (REB) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
This section provides a list of Yukon University REB SOPs that apply to research involving human subjects. This has been adapted from the N2/CAREB-ACCER REB SOPs.
Index
Glossary of Terms
Section 100: General Administration
- SOP 101: Authority and Purpose
- SOP 102: Research Requiring REB Review
- SOP 103: Training and Education
- SOP 104: Management of REB Office Personnel
- SOP 105A: Conflicts of Interest REB Members and REB Office Personnel
- SOP 105B: Conflicts of Interests Researchers
- SOP 105C: Conflicts of Interests Organization
- SOP 106: Signatory Authority
- SOP 107: Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
- SOP 108: Standard Operation Procedures Maintenance
Section 200: REB Organization
- SOP 201: Composition of the REB
- SOP 202: Management of REB Membership
- SOP 203: Duties of REB Members
- SOP 204: REB Office Personnel Serving as REB Members
Section 300: Functions and Operations
- SOP 301: Submission Requirements and Administrative Review
- SOP 302: REB Meeting Administration
- SOP 303: Document Management
Section 400: Reviews of Research
- SOP 401: REB Delegated Review
- SOP 402: REB Review Decisions
- SOP 403: Initial Review Criteria
- SOP 404: Ongoing REB Review Activities
- SOP 405: Continuing Review
- SOP 406: Research Completion
- SOP 407: Suspension or Termination of REB Approvals
- SOP 408: Course Based Review
- SOP 409: Reconsideration of REB Decisions and Appeal Process
Section 500: Reviews Requiring Special Consideration
Section 600: REB Communication and Notification
Section 700: Informed Consent
Section 800: Responsibilities of Investigators
Section 900: Quality Management
- Yukon University follows the Networks of Networks (N2) and the Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards (CAREB) Research Ethics Board Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These have been adapted for YukonU. They are compliant with applicable Canadian and US regulatory and ethics guidance criteria. They facilitate researcher understanding of the REB processes and regulatory requirements. Table of Contents
- Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2 – 2018) PDF
- TCPS 2 Interpretations
- Tri-Council Course on Research Ethics – TCPS 2 CORE Tutorial
- Tri-Agency Framework: Responsible Conduct of Research (2016)
- ACUNS Ethical Principles for the Conduct of Research in the North
- Ownership, Control, Access and Possession (OCAP®)
NOTE: If you are planning on doing research in the Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut you require a research license before doing any work.
Yukon Scientists and Explorers Licence applications available at the Department of Tourism and Culture, email scientists.explorers@gov.yk.ca or phone the manager of Museums and Heritage 867-667-3660 or toll free 1-800-661-0408 ext. 3660
Scientific Research Licence that is administered by the Aurora Research Institute, Scientific Services Office in Inuvik, NT email: licence@nwtresearch.com.
Scientific Research Licence that is administered by the Nunavut Research Institute, Manager-Research Liaison in Iqaluit, NU email: mosha.cote@arcticcollege.ca