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Human ethics

 

The ethical conduct of research involving humans is a component of the responsible conduct of research and of Dalhousie University’s commitment to excellence in research practices.  

 

Dalhousie's policy on the ethical conduct for research involving humans

This policy sets out the guiding principles that govern the ethical conduct of human research. It describes the various components of the university’s human research ethics review process, which supports the implementation of these principles. The policy's jurisdiction is also outlined, as are the requirements for institutional compliance with national standards.

Read the policy on the ethical conduct for research involving humans [PDF - 216 kB]

Tri-council statement on ethical conduct for research involving humans

All those conducting research with human participants, biological material or data must be familiar with and follow the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS): Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans. Departments where students conduct such research must ensure the appropriate ethics review and reporting activities are carried out according to this policy's requirements.

Access Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS): Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans

Governing ethical research conduct

Dalhousie has two Research Ethics Boards that review all faculty and thesis research involving human participants, human biological material or human data: 
 

  •  Health Sciences Research Ethics Board
  • Social Sciences & Humanities Research Ethics Board

Faculty and students submitting their research projects for human ethics review must prepare their submissions using the appropriate forms and guidance documents. 
 
The work of Research Ethics, as well as the work of the research ethics boards, is described in the Research Ethics Annual Report [PDF 805.5 kB].

Volunteer Opportunities

The Research Ethics Boards are accepting expressions of interest for Members with Legal Expertise and Community Members.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.

Board Members with legal expertise [PDF- 44 KB] Community Members [PDF - 32 KB]
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Contact Research Ethics

ethics@dal.ca 902-494-3423