SMU REB Review Request Forms

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

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.

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 review (the submission of a Form 1 or Form 1 C application), or is exempt from REB review (nor requiring the submission of a Form 1 or Form 1 C application.) Applicants are advised to obtain this evaluation and receive a formal evaluation from the REB quite quickly.

Request for Exemption Review Form

Initial Research Ethics 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