Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find guidelines and templates?

Please visit the REB website for up-to-date guidelines and templates at https://www.sinaihealth.ca/research/research-ethics-board/forms-and-guidelines.

When is the next REB meeting?

Please visit the REB website for a list of meeting dates and submission deadlines at https://www.sinaihealth.ca/research/research-ethics-board/application-process-and-meeting-dates.

I am conducting a research study at multiple sites. What is the best way to submit for REB review?

For clinical trials or observational studies that are being conducted at a multiple sites, the Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) Streamlined Research Ethics Review System (SRERS) allows a single, qualified Research Ethics Board (Board of Record) to oversee the review and conduct of studies occurring at multiple sites. Please see https://www.sinaihealth.ca/research/research-ethics-board/research-involving-multiple-sites for further information.