Instructions on Submitting an REB Protocol Application

Instructions on Submitting an REB Protocol Application
1 Complete the research ethics application below. Read the form carefully.
2 Include all relevant forms such as interview guides, informed consent forms, recruitment material, etc.
For Student Applications
* Student researchers are required to complete the TCPS 2 Tutorial and submit proof of completion as part of their application.
* Students are required to have their application reviewed and approved by their supervisor. The supervisor and student’s signature must be submitted as part of the application.
* Information on the above documents can be found here.
Please indicate that you have read the instructions above and understand that any research involving human participants requires approval from the CBU REB prior to the start of the research project.
I have read the instructions above and understand that any research involving human participants requires approval from the CBU REB prior to the start of the research project.

[ ] Yes [ ] No

SECTION 1. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Indicate the type of project being submitted.

[ ] New [ ] Resubmission [ ] Major Amendment
New: Project has not been submitted to the REB previously.
Resubmitting: Project was previously submitted to the REB but not approved.
Major Amendment: The project is connected to an existing REB protocol that has been approved.

Project Title


Existing Protocol Number
(for Resubmissions or Major Amendments)


1.1 Research Team Information
Principal Investigator’s Name


Department


Email


Phone


Project Start Date


Project End Date


Co-Investigators names, affiliations and contact information

Name, Affiliation, Contact Information

1.2 Student Submissions
* Please note student applications will not be processed unless the student’s supervisor has reviewed and approved the application.
* Students must have supervisors sign the Supervisor Signature for Student Ethics Application page and attach this completed form when submitting this application. 
* Students are required to have completed the TCPS2 Tutorial before submitting their application to the REB. Visit http://tcps2core.ca/welcome
* Save the Completion Certificate and attach it to your application when submitting your form.
* If your supervisor is not primarily associated with Cape Breton University, please list their primary institutional affiliation.
Program


This project is for:

[ ] Course [ ] Thesis [ ] Other

Name of Supervisor


Supervisor’s Affiliation
(Department, University)


Supervisor’s Email


Supervisor’s Phone


1.3 Resubmissions
Briefly discuss the changes made/response to REB feedback for your resubmission.


1.4 Major Amendments
Describe in detail how your amendment differs from the existing approved protocol including: information on new participants, new methodologies, new interactions with participants (eg. new interview questions, survey informa...